“An Apple Wonton a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”- Baked Cinnamon Apple-Raisin Wontons with Apple and Mandarin Orange Syrup
Another adventure to the Larchmont Farmer’s Market was a total success this past weekend. While I didn’t get the usual fruits and veggies, I did in fact grab my favorite fresh-squeezed apple and mandarin orange juice.
While I was avoiding the gym this morning, I decided to make up a few quick, low-fat and incredibly easy dessert wontons. Even on my mornings off, I still find my way into the kitchen!
What You Need:
For Wontons:
16 Wonton Wrappers
1 Fuji/Braeburn/Pink Lady Apple (shredded)
1/2 Cup Raisins (I love to use the jumbo raisins from TJ’s)
1/4 Cup Fresh Squeezed Apple Juice
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp. Orange Zest
2 Tsp. Lemon Juice
Cinnamon Sugar (optional)
Powdered Sugar (optional)
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
1. In a small bowl, combine the shredded apple, juices, zest, cinnamon and raisins. Stir to combine and allow to soak for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Then, lay out the wonton wrappers in an assembly line fashion. Scoop about 2 tsp. full of filling into the wrapper (try to avoid the liquid- but preserve the liquid for the syrup). Fold corner to corner to form a triangle. Use the back of a fork to pinch the edges closed.
3. Place filled wontons on a silpat or greased cookie sheet. Place in oven for about 10-15 minutes. Flip the wontons over while baking so that they crisp on both sides. For an added crunch, crank the oven up to broil for for a minute.
4. Remove the wontons from the oven and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
For Syrup:
1 Cup Fresh Squeezed Apple Juice
3 Tbsp. Mandarin Orange juice
Liquid reserved from apple filling mixture.
1. Pour contents into a small pot and bring to a boil. Allow to boil until it reduces to a syrup. Once the liquid coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat and allow to cool. As the syrup cools it will become thicker.
2. Arrange your wontons on a serving dish. Dust with powdered sugar and dress with the syrup. Place extra syrup on the side for dipping.
