Good things can come from bad things. Because of a kitchen disaster, I not only have these Baked Apple Pie “Fries” for you, I also have a giveaway – FOUR mini food processors from Cuisinart worth A$130 each! (US, Aus and UK) (Giveaway now closed, winners listed below!)
I only wish I had the foresight to take a photo when I was making the Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce and it went drastically wrong. In preparation for sharing that recipe, I tested out a few of my favourite peanut sauce recipes, trying to decide which to share.
One of the recipes called for simmering the sauce before pureeing it. I FORGOT that pureeing hot liquid = disaster. Do you know what happens when you do this? Let me describe it.
a) The lid blew off the food processor
b) The extreme force of heat being whizzed at a high speed cracked the food processor container
c) I was covered in peanut sauce – my top, face, even in my hair. The “explosion” was so great, I even had satay sauce on my ceiling.
Add to that, a broken food processor. I can’t live without a food processor. Hummus is part of my staple diet. 🙂 A normal person would head out to purchase another food processor. However, as a blogger, I reached out to Cuisinart – and what do you know? They were more than happy not only to send one to try out, but also offered to contribute a couple to give-away to my readers! (America, UK and Australia….sorry to the rest of the world!!)
I ♥ Cuisinart!
I have restricted counter top space which is reserved only for my most used appliances. Toaster, kettle, coffee…the essentials. Now added to this is my stylish new Mini Cuisinart Food Processor. Look at it! Isn’t it gorgeous? Sleek, so powerful and because it’s mini, it’s so space efficient!
And I have FOUR of these to giveaway!! FOUR!! Enter below!!
I can’t think of a better recipe to share with you using my favourite new kitchen appliance than these Baked Apple Pie Fries. I found this recipe from Made From Pinterest on Pinterest (cool blog name, huh?!) and it sure sounded easy enough – spread pureed filling on pastry, top with another piece of pastry, then cut.
I don’t know whether I am just cursed, but when I cut it, the filling squirted out the sides which not only made the pastry really messy but also meant there was hardly any filling inside!
So I amended the recipe somewhat. I freeze the pastry after it has been sandwiched with the filling so that way, you can cut perfect fries with plenty of Apple Pie Filling. Yee ha!
Look at how much filling there is when you do it that way! PS This is pre-baking 🙂
These little babies are so yummy, they are easy to munch away on plain but honestly, having a Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce is a fabulous accompaniment. Just like fries with ketchup sauce, eh? 🙂
– Nagi
PS Don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win one of FOUR Cuisinart Mini Food Processors worth A$130 each! Enter below the recipe. 🙂
PPS This is not a sponsored post! Cuisinart Australia had no idea who I was until I called them and asked if they would be so kind to give me a couple of mini food processors for my readers. 🙂 If you want to see the other great products they have, you can check them out here!
PPPS Does this sight make your knees weak too? Dripping caramel…..sweet tart apple pie filling sandwiched between soft pastry…..
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Baked Apple Pie Fries with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Apple Pie Fries
- 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
Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (not whipped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place Apple Pie Filling, sugar and cinnamon in the food processor and whizz until smooth.
- Working quickly so the pastry does not defrost, place one sheet of pastry on a cutting board or other flat surface. Spread the filling over the pastry, leaving a thin border. Place the other sheet on top. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar granules (if using) then place the pastry in the freezer for at least 1 hour (Note 3).
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Spray large baking tray with oil (or 2 small ones).
- Remove pastry from the freezer. Let it defrost for 5 to 10 minutes, until the pastry is softened - it doesn't need to thaw completely but it can't be frozen stiff otherwise it will crack when you cut it. DO NOT let the pie filling defrost!
- Use a large knife to cut it into "fries". I cut mine into 12 strips vertically (2cm / 4/5" wide) then 3 horizontally (8cm/3" long) to make 36 fries.
- Carefully transfer to baking tray and set them aside to come to room temperature while the oven heats up.
- Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until golden brown on top. (Note 4)
- Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes then transfer to cooking rack.
- Serve with Salted Caramel Sauce.
Salted Caramel Sauce
- Place sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Swirl the pan to help the sugar dissolve easily but do not stir. Let it come to a rapid simmer and cook for around 3 to 4 minutes until it turns a light golden brown.
- Remove from heat and CAREFULLY and slowly pour the cream in (it will bubble and froth slightly pour slowly). Whisk to combine. Then add the salt and butter and whisk again.
- Serve with Apple Pie Fries.
Recipe Notes:
- The Apple Pie Fries will keep for around 2 days in an airtight container but I think the best way to store them is in the freezer. Then just pop them in the oven to crisp up again.
- The Salted Caramel Sauce will keep for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. 6. Nutrition per "fry".
Nutrition for Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce per "fry", assuming all the caramel sauce is used (which is not likely).
Nutrition Information:
Cuisinart for me!! Purty-please!
Hi Ellie! I’m so sorry the entry form wasn’t showing! I just fixed it – you can enter it now, it is below the recipe 🙂 Good luck!
Still cant see the form…
Hi Betz – I am soooo sorry, I am not great with technology! I have fixed it. I hope you enter the giveaway!! 🙂
These little apple pie fries are simply gorgeous! I can honestly say, I’ve never seen anything like them ever before!
Thank you Shashi! It’s not an original idea as I got the idea from Pinterest but I had to create the recipe from scratch as the recipe I found didn’t work! I hope you consider trying it, they are CRAZY delicious!! 🙂
Nagi…this looks so fantastic!!! What a brilliant idea! Props on cutting them so perfectly…mine would never look THAT good!
You should have seen my first batch! It was a apple pie mess!!! Freezing it is the tip. Perfect cuts every time! 🙂
Nagi…I may have to borrow that tip from you… I am creating something in my head as we speak… god willing I don’t forget it!
Genius, cheeky Nagi! (well, if you don’t ask, you don’t get!)
Just one question – how come the apple pie filling doesn’t run all over everywhere in the oven? It’s thick enough and just doesn’t.
Anyway, I repeat – pure genius!
Have a great weekend, girl!
Hey Helen!! I froze it! The original recipe said to just spread it on the pastry then cut – that didn’t work for me at all, the filling oozed out everyday and made a terrible mess. So I decided to freeze it after spreading the filling on and why presto! You can make PERFECT cuts and it stays in place even when it defrosts raw, then sets when you bake it 🙂 Treat heaven!! 🙂
Awesome recipe and gorgeous-looking fries and sauce, who could resist those!
Thanks so much Nicole!! As my waist evidences, I certainly could not resist these!! 🙂
Oh wow, look at those apple pie fries! So good looking especially with that dip! Can’t imagine how that explosion was, glad to know it was just peanut sauce splatters ;). Good luck on the entrants, lucky readers!!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Thanks so much Julie and Alesah!! I’m glad you like the look of these! 🙂
Nagi! You are killing me! Killing me in the best possible way! Every time I open my email and find one of your recipes sitting in my inbox, I know I’m going to be floored. This is so creative and your idea to pop the uncut pie in the freezer to make for easier slicing makes all the difference in the world for aesthetics. Your pictures are absolutely mouthwatering and stunning!
Great giveaway! That was so cool of Cuisinart to send you 4 mini processors!
Awww, thanks so much Kathleen! I feel the same way about your recipes. The recipes you share are so creative but always SO doable. I honestly take such inspiration from you! PS I nominated you for Saveur Blog Awards!! 🙂
Wonderful recipe and what a great giveaway! Sorry to hear about your mixer disaster Nagi, but you turned the disaster something super wonderful! It’s a genius idea to freeze the pastry dough and add extra fillings. Pinned and pinned 🙂
I know you’ve had epic kitchen disaster too so you truly do feel my pain! Though you were more organised than me and actually got photos to share with us! 🙂 Oh PS your all purpose sauce is doing well on Pinterest! I have it scheduled out for a couple weeks – so excited about it, I am sharing it everywhere!!!