Best 3 Apple Praline Cups Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of delectable apple praline cups, a harmonious blend of sweet, crunchy, and creamy textures. This exquisite treat combines the essence of freshly picked apples, caramelized pecans, and a velvety smooth praline filling, all encased in a delicate pastry shell. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover two enticing variations of this dessert: the classic apple praline cups, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors, and the salted caramel apple praline cups, where a touch of sea salt enhances the symphony of sweet and savory. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, this article will guide you effortlessly through the process of crafting these extraordinary treats, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE PRALINE TART



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Give regular ol' apple pie a run for its money with this praline-topped tart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield makes an 8-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Apple Praline Tart
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into quarters
1/2 cup dried figs, preferably Calimyrna, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoon cognac
1/4 cup water
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup roughly chopped Almond Praline, plus more for garnish
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place an 8-by-1 3/4-inch cake ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll pate brisee on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness. Fit gently into ring, easing dough into corners and removing excess dough so the tart shell is flush with the top of the cake ring. Use a fork to pierce bottom of tart shell, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Place apricots, figs, cognac, and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed and fruit is softened, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Cut apples into 3/4-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl, and combine with lemon juice, tossing to coat. Add dried fruit mixture and chopped praline, and stir to combine.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, and flour in a medium bowl, and whisk until smooth. Place butter and vanilla-bean pod and seeds in a saute pan, and cook over medium-high heat until butter begins to brown. Add to egg mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated.Remove pod, and discard.
  • Remove tart shell from freezer, and fill with apple mixture, making sure dried fruits are evenly distributed. Slowly pour egg mixture over fruit, letting it seep into all the gaps, until it is 1/8 inch from the top of the tart shell.
  • Place tart in oven, and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is nicely browned, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes before removing ring.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with vanilla ice cream and garnished with almond praline.

APPLE PRALINE PIE



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An apple pie loaded with the sweet flavors of brown sugar, spices and pecans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
7 to 8 tablespoons cold water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (7 medium)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix 2 2/3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
  • Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half; shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. With floured rolling pin, roll one pastry round into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 10-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
  • In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, 2/3 cup of the pecans, 1/3 cup flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add apples; toss to coat. Spoon into pastry-lined pie plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over apples. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of pie plate.
  • Roll other round of pastry into 11-inch round. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Unfold pastry over filling; trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute as desired. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, place brown sugar, remaining 1/3 cup pecans and the half-and-half. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted. Spread over hot pie. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

OATMEAL-APPLE PRALINE CAKE



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Delicious oatmeal spice cake with apples, coconut, and praline topping.

Provided by homemade mama

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 (0.81 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (such as Jell-O®)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup shredded coconut
1 medium Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons reduced-fat coconut milk
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place oats into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside.
  • Sift flour, pudding mix, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, cloves, and allspice together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until combined. Stir in flour mixture and coconut until blended; stir in softened oats and apples until well blended, making sure not to overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring constantly, until butter begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in brown sugar and coconut milk until well blended; stir in coconut and pecans. Remove from heat.
  • Remove cake from the oven and immediately spread butter mixture over the top. Set an oven rack 2 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil cake in the preheated oven until topping bubbles and browns, about 2 minutes, making sure not to burn. Remove pan from the oven. Let topping absorb into the cake before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 505.6 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your cups a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overcook the apples. They should be soft but still hold their shape.
  • Be careful when working with hot caramel. It can easily burn you.
  • Let the cups cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Apple Praline Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple pastry crust, a sweet and tangy apple filling, and a crunchy praline topping. These cups are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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