Caramelized apples for filling, best cooking methods

The use of a product such as caramelized apples for filling charlottes and pies is gaining more and more popularity.

This is due to the ease of preparation and availability of ingredients.

Content:

• What is caramelization
• What products will you need?
• How to caramelize apples for charlotte, for decorating cakes and desserts
• Cooking quickly in a slow cooker
• Caramelized apples in vegetable oil
• Whole apples on a stick
• Cooking apples in cubes and slices
• Caramelization of dried fruits
• Fried apples in caramel

What is caramelization

The caramelization process involves frying the fruits in thick syrup. As a result, the sugar syrup hardens on the surface of the fruit, providing a glossy effect. However, with such processing it is important to take into account that the fruits must have a dense structure.

Loose and tender pulp, when exposed to high temperatures, loses its presentation and although the taste will remain excellent, such fruits will lose a significant appearance in appearance.

Frying fruits in sugar syrup can be done in a variety of ways, according to various recipes. The choice of a specific method of work depends only on the goal of the cook and the means at hand.

What products will you need?

From the name it already becomes clear that to prepare such a dish you will need caramel. That thick sugar syrup in which the fruits are boiled.

In addition to sugar, to prepare the syrup you will need butter and water to ensure the viscousness and thickness of the syrup and vanilla and cinnamon for a special aroma.

After preparing the syrup, the only thing you have to find is apples, pears or other fruits with a dense structure. It will take little time, but the result will exceed all expectations in terms of aesthetics and taste.

How to caramelize apples for charlotte, for decorating cakes and desserts

The simplest and most widespread method of caramelization, which is suitable for fruits that are used to fill a charlotte or to decorate a dessert, is the same regular frying in thick syrup.

To prepare you need:

• Take 5-6 apples, wash them and cut them into slices without peeling them. Be sure to cut out the middle with the seeds;
• Heat a frying pan, melt 250 g of butter and slowly melt a glass of sugar in it;
• Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved;
• After the syrup turns yellowish, add the chopped slices into it. Mix thoroughly so that the slices are evenly covered with caramel, sprinkle cinnamon on top;
• Simmer the mixture over medium heat for five minutes. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the slices do not remain raw, but also do not fall apart into mush.

After the fruits are ready, they need to be placed on a plate and allowed to cool. To decorate cakes, it is better to choose fruits with firm flesh, which will definitely not lose their presentation, but soft ones may also be suitable for filling.

Let's watch a video about caramelizing apples for filling:

Cooking quickly in a slow cooker

Traditionally, caramelization is carried out in a frying pan on the stove, but the modern level of development of science and technology makes it possible to make adjustments to this tradition. To cook apples quickly and efficiently, you can use a slow cooker.

The cooking process in this method is as follows:

• Wash half a kilogram of fruit, cut into slices and cut out the core;
• Place 50 g of butter in the multicooker bowl and melt it, setting the “baking” mode;
• Add 50 g of sugar and melt it, bringing the mixture to a homogeneous mass;
• After dissolving, add the slices. Simmer until cooked and a crust forms.

After cooking, place on a plate and let cool. Can be used as a filling, cake decoration or as a tea dish on its own.

Caramelized apples in vegetable oil

To prepare delicacies in sugar syrup, it is not at all necessary to use butter. With proper skill, plant-based ones are also quite suitable.

To prepare you will need:

• Wash the fruit, remove the core and cut off the peel, then cut into pieces and sprinkle with lemon juice;
• Stir two egg whites together with 70 g of starch. Roll the pieces in the resulting mixture;
• Pour 100 g of vegetable oil into a frying pan, heat, but do not bring to a sizzle;
• Fry the apples rolled in the egg-starch mixture in oil;
• While the pieces are frying, heat three tablespoons of oil in another frying pan, in which dissolve a glass of sugar;
• Place the fried fruits in the syrup and fry until golden brown for a minute.

A delicacy prepared in this way may differ in taste from a delicacy prepared in a slow cooker or a regular frying pan, but the only difference will be the originality of the taste.

Whole apples on a stick

Apples on a stick are a universal option that will suit a buffet table, a home party, or a simple treat for tea.

To prepare one serving it is enough:

• Select several small fruits and wash them thoroughly, after which be sure to dry them thoroughly, removing all traces of moisture from the peel;
• Stick pre-selected sticks into the side of the handle;
• To prepare caramel, prepare a pan with thick walls in advance, place 45 g of sugar, a pinch of salt and citric acid in it. Pour the mixture with 25 mg of water;
• Place the resulting mixture on the fire and bring to a boil. When the mixture turns brown, remove from heat;
• Pour 15 ml of cream into the resulting caramel and stir thoroughly;
• Dip one at a time into the resulting syrup, swirling slowly. This will ensure even distribution of the syrup over the entire surface of the fruit. After this, leave the treat on a plate or wire rack to drain off excess caramel;
• Dip the fruit in this way until all the caramel from the pan is on the skin.

After the treat is ready, let it dry for half an hour. For big holidays, you can also add coloring to the caramel, which will give the dish a more original look.

Cooking apples in cubes and slices

Like the previous ones, this recipe does not take much time. This way you can get the most delicious dessert possible at minimal cost. In order to prepare a delicious and healthy dessert for tea you will need:

Prepare in advance half a kilogram of fruit, cut into cubes or slices, depending on preference;

• Place some butter in a frying pan. Once it has warmed up enough, add the slices;
• To prevent the fruits from burning, stir occasionally, using only a wooden spoon;
• After the oil stops boiling, add two tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of grated nutmeg and mix gently. Stir until the slices soften and turn brownish in color. This often takes no more than ten minutes;
• Once cooked, place the fruit on a plate without pouring the caramel out of the pan;
• Mix the remaining mixture in the pan with apple juice and add heat. Without stopping stirring, simmer the mixture for three minutes, after which a wonderful sauce will be ready.

Thus, when you start preparing one dish, you end up with several interesting ingredients that will bring pleasant variety to any table.

Caramelization of dried fruits

For caramelization, it is not at all necessary to use fresh fruits; even dried fruits are suitable for this. Properly prepared, they will differ from fresh fruits by their original taste. The only thing that is important to consider is that this delicacy is quite hard and more like candy.

The preparation scheme in this case is slightly different:

• Prepare half a kilogram of dried fruits in advance, which should be immersed in water for soaking for ten minutes;
• While the dried fruits are soaking, preheat the oven to 180 degrees;
• Before placing the soaked dryers on a baking sheet, thoroughly grease it with butter;
• In a separate container, stir five tablespoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle the dryers with this mixture and grate the butter on top;
• Place the prepared dish in the oven for half an hour, not forgetting to check the condition of the dish from time to time. Readiness can be determined by the golden crust, after which the delicacy can be removed from the oven.

The end result is a surprisingly tasty, crispy and aromatic dish that will be a great addition to tea. The main thing is to prevent burning and remove from the oven immediately after reaching a golden hue.

Fried apples in caramel

No less remarkable is the recipe for fried apples in caramel. This delicacy in its properties is not much different from ordinary caramelized fruits, but it is much easier to prepare.

To prepare you need:

• Prepare four medium apples in advance. Wash and cut into cubes that would be convenient to fry;
• Melt a teaspoon of butter in a cast iron skillet. After the butter has dissolved, add two tablespoons of sugar and simmer until completely dissolved;
• After the caramel is ready, place the cubes in a frying pan and cook over low heat;
• It is important to remember to stir periodically to prevent it from burning. After frying on all sides, bring to a brownish crust. You can add a little cinnamon.
• After the fried apples are ready, place them on a saucer and let them cool. The finished dish is suitable for filling a pie or as a dessert on its own.

Caramel apples are one of the most famous and simple desserts. This delicacy will look great as an independent dish at a buffet table, or as a filling for charlotte.

We invite you to watch a video about making caramelized apple pie: