A delightful fusion of spice apple jam-filled wontons served with a tangy vanilla-cinnamon cream

Ingredients:

Apple-Jam Filling:

• 6 granny smith apples (peeled, cored, finely diced)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon + zest (divided)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 6-8 cloves (optional, for depth)
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

Wontons:

• 1 package (about 30) wonton wrappers
• Water (to seal)

Vanilla-Cinnamon Cream:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions:

1. Combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, spices, and cloves in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples soften (~10 minutes)
2. Mash lightly for a chunky texture or blend smooth if preferred. Optionally, add butter for richness
3. Simmer until thickened (~15 minutes). Remove cloves, and let cool slightly before filling the wontons
4. Place 1 tsp of jam in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal (or shape into a purse by pinching the sides)
5. Boil water in a large pot. Gently drop in wontons (in batches). Stir lightly to prevent sticking
6. When the float (~2 minutes), cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon
7. Whisk together sour cream, vanilla sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest
8. Plate wontons with a dollop of spiced cream