Apple Blintzes With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Blintzes With Caramel Sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Golden Delicious Apples
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup water
• Apple Cider
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Ready To Use Square Crepes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sour cream, for serving (optional)

How to Make Apple Blintzes With Caramel Sauce

1. **Prepare the Apple Filling:** Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and stir until melted. Add the thinly sliced apples and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. **Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:** In a medium-size heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat. Without stirring, swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color (12-15 minutes).
3. **Careful Cider Addition:** Carefully pour in 1/4 cup of apple cider (it will bubble vigorously!). Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce reaches a pancake syrup consistency.
4. **Season & Cool:** Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Remove from heat and let the caramel sauce cool completely.
5. **Assemble the Blintzes:** Spoon about 1/3 cup of the cooled apple filling into the center of each crepe.
6. **Fold & Chill:** Fold the sides of each crepe inward to form a square package. Refrigerate the assembled blintzes until ready to cook (at least 30 minutes).
7. **Cook the Blintzes:** Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8. **Sizzle & Brown:** Carefully add the blintzes to the skillet, seam side down. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
9. **Drain & Serve:** Remove the blintzes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Gently pat dry.
10. **Finishing Touches:** Serve the Apple Blintzes immediately, drizzled with the cooled salted caramel sauce and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. If the sauce thickens too much, microwave for about 15 seconds to loosen it. Serve the sauce at room temperature.