Baked Apple Pie Fries with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce
Transform classic apple pie into a playful finger food. Pastry sheets are layered with a spiced apple filling, frozen for easy slicing, then cut into strips and baked. The result is golden, crisp 'fries' ideal for dipping into a simple salted caramel sauce made from scratch. This dessert is a creative and shareable treat for informal gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups canned Apple Pie Filling ((increase to 1 3/4 cups if using US refrigerated pie crust) (Note 1))
- 3 tbsp sugar ((your choice - white, brown, raw) (Note 2))
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry ((25cm/10" square) (do not thaw) OR 14 oz refrigerated pie crust (Note 1))
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sugar granules ((or ordinary sugar) (optional - for sprinkling))
- Oil spray
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream ((not whipped))
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Method
- Process the Apple Pie Filling, sugar and cinnamon in a food processor until smooth.
- Lay one pastry sheet on a flat surface and spread the filling over it, leaving a small border. Top with the second sheet. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar granules if desired, and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Heat your oven to 180C/350F. Lightly spray a large baking tray with oil.
- Take the pastry from the freezer. Allow it to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. it should not be frozen stiff. Ensure the pie filling remains frozen.
- Slice the pastry into fry shapes using a large knife. Cut into 12 vertical strips, then 3 horizontal cuts to create 36 pieces.
- Place the pieces onto the prepared baking tray and let them sit at room temperature as the oven finishes heating.
- Bake for 15 to 25 minutes until the tops are a golden brown colour.
- After removing from the oven, let the fries rest for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy the baked fries with the Salted Caramel Sauce for dipping.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium10 mg
Recipe details
CategorySweet
AuthorNagi | RecipeTin Eats
