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Empire apple rolls
Portions:
12 à 15Preparation:
30 minutesCooking:
4 minutesIngredients
For the trim
- 750 ml (3 cups) Empire apples, cut into 1 cm cubes
- 75 ml (about ⅓ cup) sugar
- 125 ml (½ cup) sliced and roasted almonds
For glue
- 95 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon) flour
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) cold water
For the caramel
- 180 ml (¾ cup) sugar
- 125 ml (½ cup) 15% cream
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) grated fresh ginger
Preparation
Glue" method
- Mix the flour and water in a bowl and set aside.
Method for rollers
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the sugar with the apples (about 3 minutes).
- Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once the mixture is well simmered, add the almonds and leave to cool.
- Spoon about 15 ml of the compote onto the center of an imperial roll sheet.
- Make a first fold upwards, fold the 2 sides towards the center and roll the rest of the rolls upwards.
- Just before reaching the end, apply a little of the "glue" and roll to the end.
- Fry the rolls in a deep fryer preheated to 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes (you want them to be golden brown).
Caramel method
- In a saucepan, melt the sugar until it resembles caramel (don't taste it, it's very hot).
- Add the cream (be careful, it may splash).
- Add the ginger, turn off the heat and cool.
Assembly
- Place the rolls on a plate and serve with caramel.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
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