Description
Crispy golden apple wedge fries dance with a silky caramel cream dip, offering a sweet and tangy sensation. Homemade comfort meets elegant dessert, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Clean and core the apples, then transform them into elegant wedges, creating approximately 8 segments per fruit. Thoroughly coat the wedges in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, ground cinnamon, rich brown sugar, and a delicate pinch of salt to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Strategically position the seasoned apple wedges across the baking sheet, ensuring they rest in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal caramelization and crisp edges.
- Roast the apple wedges in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, carefully rotating them midway through the cooking process to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration and tender texture.
- While the apples are baking, craft the luxurious caramel cream dipping sauce by gently warming caramel sauce with heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a whisper of sea salt in a small saucepan, stirring until the mixture reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Extract the apple wedges from the oven and allow them a brief moment to cool, which will help them set and develop a slightly crisp exterior. Serve immediately alongside the warm, silky caramel cream sauce, inviting delightful dipping and indulgence.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Pat apple wedges dry before seasoning to prevent soggy results and help spices stick better.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for varied sweetness and texture.
- Adjust baking time based on apple thickness and desired crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream for the caramel sauce to accommodate lactose-intolerant diets.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over apple wedges before baking for added crunch and nutritional value.
- Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment paper for easier cleanup and consistent heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg