Caramelized Apples In Phyllo Tarts Food

CARAMELIZED APPLES IN PHYLLO TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a work surface,stack the phyllo sheets and cut out four 7-inch squares (12 total), discarding the scraps. Stack the squares between 2 sheets of wax paper and cover with a kitchen towel.
• Spray the countertop and 4 individual ring molds with nonstick cooking spray. Lay a square of phyllo on the counter and sprinkle with some of the 2 teaspoons of sugar; lay a second square on top, brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Cover with a third layer and sprinkle with sugar.
• Work the phyllo into the ring mold as you would a handkerchief into a pocket, letting the edges overhang. Repeat with the remaining phyllo. Place the molds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully transfer the phyllo shells to a rack.
• Combine the apples, lemon juice, and apple juice and set aside. In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and caramelize for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the heat, add the Cognac, and stir with a wooden spoon. Return the pan to the heat, add the spices and apple mixture, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the apples among the shells and sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

CARAMELIZED APPLE PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Cut apples in slices, then cut slices in half widthwise.
• In a skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add apples and cook for about 2 minutes, browning apples on each side. Reduce to low heat, add honey and cinnamon. Stir well to cover apples.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes until the apples are caramelized and tender. Set aside in a bowl.
• Fill each phyllo cups with 1 tablespoon warm applesauce. Top with caramelized apples and serve immediately (or the applesauce will make the bottoms soggy).

CARAMELIZED APPLES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the apples to the pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
• Sauté the apples, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes, until they just start to turn tender.
• Sprinkle the apples with the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
• Toss the mixture gently and cook over medium heat for an additional 2 minutes, until the sugar begins to caramelize and the apples are crisp-tender.
• Transfer the apples from the skillet to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Turn the heat to high and add the apple cider to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
• Reduce the heat slightly and allow the cider and the pan juices to simmer for 1-3 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
• If you desire a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in a teaspoon of water, stir it into the sauce, and allow it to thicken for a moment.
• Pour the finished sauce over the warm apples and serve immediately.

PHYLLO CUPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in 10" skillet; add onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized (7-10 minutes). Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Continue cooking until heated through and no more liquid.
• Set aside. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
• Butter the insides of phyllo cups.
• Place phyllo cups on ungreased baking sheet; place about 1 scant teaspoon of onion mixture in center of cups. Top with 1 teaspoon cheese.
• Repeat the process with remaining phyllo cups.
• Bake 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch them so they don't burn!).
• Serve warm.
• *Filling can be made 1 day ahead. Just bring to room temperature when you are going to make the cups.*.

CARAMELIZED ONION PHYLLO TARTS

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, sweat the onions in the butter and sugar until browned and softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the hot water and bouillon and bring mixture to a boil.
• Turn heat down and simmer uncovered until liquid has been reduced, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
• Set mixture aside to cool a bit and then add cheese, stirring well to incorporate.
• Place about 1 heaping teaspoon measure into each phyllo cup.
• Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Can be served hot or room temperature.

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400º F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the apples, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until just tender, 2 minutes.
• Place each sheet of pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Spread with the crème fraîche, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with the onion mixture and bake until the pastry is crisp and browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into pieces before serving.

CARAMEL APPLE TART

Steps:

• For caramel sauce:.
• Bring sugar, cream, and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until sugar dissolves. Boil until caramel thickens enough to coat spoon thickly, whisking often, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD Caramel sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill. Whisk over low heat until warm before using.
• For crust:.
• Blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and blend until coarse meal forms. Add egg yolks. Pulse until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD Dough for tart crust can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• For filling:.
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add apples and toss until evenly coated.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cut overhang even with top of pan sides. Press sides of dough to bring 1/4 inch above sides of pan. Arrange apple quarters, cut side down, in circle around outer edge of pan, fitting snugly. Cut remaining apple quarters lengthwise in half; stand in center of tart, fitting snugly.
• Bake tart until apples are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove tart from oven; brush with some of caramel sauce. Cool tart to room temperature. Rewarm remaining caramel sauce. Drizzle tart lightly with sauce. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.