Apple Compote Triangles with Salted Butter Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized apples, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar
• 1 cup of sugar
• 6 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

Apple Compote

1. In a saucepan, mix together the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and the liquid has thickened, stirring occasionally. This should take about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.

Pastry Triangles

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface.
3. Cut the sheet into 8 equal-sized triangles.
4. Place a spoonful of the apple compote on one half of each pastry triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Brush the beaten egg around the border of the pastry.
6. Fold the other half of the pastry over the apple compote, creating a triangle.
7. Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pastry and seal the triangle.
8. Brush the top of each triangle with more beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and has puffed up.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Salted Butter Caramel Sauce

1. Heat the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. The sugar will start to melt and turn brown. Keep stirring until it is all melted and has turned a deep amber color. This should take about 10 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter. Be careful as the mixture will bubble and steam vigorously.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and salt until everything is combined.
5. Put the saucepan back on the heat and simmer the caramel sauce for 2-3 minutes until it has thickened up.
6. Remove from the heat and let it cool before using.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

The apple compote triangles with salted butter caramel sauce are a delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. The combination of the warm and flaky pastry, sweet apple compote filling, and rich caramel sauce with a salty kick is irresistible. Serve the pastry triangles warm topped with a generous drizzle of salted butter caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.