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Caramel Apple Filling

How to make Caramel Apple Filling for cookies and pastries. This aromatic creamy and fruity filling is delectable. Sweetened with dulce de leche. Perfect for hamantaschen Purim cookies, kolache, or any pastry.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 46 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup dulce de leche - click for recipe
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Before you begin this recipe, you'll need to make a batch of dulce de leche - click for recipe. The process is very easy, but it takes about 90 minutes. To save time, you can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator till you're ready to begin.
  2. Peel and core the apples. Shred them into fine shreds using a hand grater or food processor shredding attachment.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the shredded apples to the boiling water and return to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, till most of the liquid evaporates and the mixture resembles a very thick applesauce. When the mixture is ready, it will start to sizzle lightly in the pan and clump together when you stir it. Don't let the mixture burn, but do let it get quite thick.
  6. Stir in the dulce de leche; add salt to taste. The salt adds depth and gives the flavor of a salted caramel. It also offsets the sweetness a bit.
  7. Note that the filling is quite sweet on its own (it may initially taste "too sweet"), but it bakes to perfection when used for filling hamantaschen. Let the mixture cool.
  8. Refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour before using it to fill hamantaschen; this will thicken it and make it easier to manage when filling.Use filling with your favorite hamantaschen dough. Use about 1 tsp of filling per cookie. For dough recipe suggestions, see blog above.

Notes

  • You will also need: Grater or food processor with grating attachment, saucepan

Nutrition Information

Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.6mg (2%) Calcium 2mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46

% Daily Value*

Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.