Michigan Apple Wonton Cups
Enjoy the crunch of Michigan Apple Wonton Cups, featuring crisp wonton wrappers filled with sweet apples, perfect for a savory-sweet appetizer or dessert.
Created by Debbie C. of Canton, MI, a 2012 Amateur Recipe Contest Winner.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Fuji, McIntosh
Ingredients:
- 3 Michigan McIntosh or Fuji Apples, finely diced
- 1 ½ cups Michigan Apple Cider, divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 12 (4-1/2-inch) wonton wrappers
- Caramel sauce, for serving (optional)
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Serving Size:
- 12 Servings
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan, stir together apples, 1 cup cider, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until apples begin to soften, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup cider.
- Stir cornstarch mixture into apples; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture has thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Press 1 wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, taking care to press against the bottom and sides of the cup.
- Lightly spray wrappers with additional spray.
- Transfer to oven; bake for 8 minutes.
- Remove cups from oven; divide apple mixture between cups.
- Lightly sprinkle cups with additional sugar.
- Return to oven; bake 8 minutes.
- Serve garnished with caramel sauce and whipped cream, if desired.
