Caramel Apple Hamentashen
Caramel Apple Hamentashen Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
Looking for a unique and delicious dessert to serve at your next gathering? Look no further than these mouth-watering Caramel Apple Hamentashen! These delectable treats are a twist on the classic Jewish pastry, filled with a sweet and tangy caramel apple filling that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients (makes 24 hamentashen):
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the chilled butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, caramel sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. On a floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough. Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each circle.
8. To shape the hamentashen, fold the sides of the circle up to form a triangle, pinching the corners together to seal the filling inside. Place the hamentashen on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
10. Bake the hamentashen for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Caramel Apple Hamentashen are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a buttery, flaky crust that melts in your mouth. They make a great dessert for any occasion, and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Try them out today and see for yourself!
Type: Dessert, Pastry
Main Ingredients: Apples, Caramel Sauce, All-Purpose Flour
