Chocolate Caramel Apple Crown Recipe

Preparation

1. ​Preheat the oven to 360°F, and place the frozen pastry onto a  parchment paper-lined baking tray. Allow to thaw for 5 minutes, sprinkle the Speculoos cookie crumble and sugar around the filling. 
   
2. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes. Let cool.​
3. Add apple filling to the center, above the cream cheese filling. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and chocolate icing, as needed. Finish with powdered sugar (optional).​

Fall Apple Filling

1. In a large, heavy pot, add sugar, vanilla, spice, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, water, and salt.​
   
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, keeping a close eye not to let it stick.​
3. Thinly slice apples and add to the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes until apples are tender.