Sugared Pita with Fried Apples
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible recipe for Sugared Pita with Fried Apples, a dessert that combines crisp, cinnamon-sugar pita triangles with tender, caramelized apples for a heavenly treat. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, the oven-baked pita serves as a crunchy base for skillet-fried apple slices, sweetened with brown sugar and infused with warm vanilla and a hint of lemon juice. This quick and easy creation comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight indulgence or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an extra layer of decadence. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this cozy combination of flavors and textures is sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for pita)
- 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for apples)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apples)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice each piece of pita bread into triangles (6-8 triangles per pita).
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it lightly over both sides of the pita triangles.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over both sides of the pita triangles.
Arrange the pita triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside to cool.
While the pita is baking, peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and cook them for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon over the apples, stirring to coat them evenly.
Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, then continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
To serve, arrange the sugared pita triangles on a plate and spoon the warm fried apples over them.
Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 978 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.5 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
