APPLE BLINTZES WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• ---------Filling-------.
• Heat butter and sugar in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add apples; cook 10-12 minutes , until tender.
• Remove from heat; top with cinnamon.
• Let cool.
• --------Sauce--------.
• Heat sugar and water in medium-size heavy-bottomed saucepan (not nonstick) over medium-high heat until mixture turns amber, 12-15 minutes , swirling the pan occasionally, and not stirring.
• Carefully add cider; simmer until sauce consistency of pancake syrup, about another 5 minutes (sugar should be completely dissolved).
• Stir in salt, let cool.
• --------Blintzes--------.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each crepe.
• Fold sides of each crepe around filling to form square package.
• Refrigerate the packages until ready to cook.
• Heat butter and vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Carefully add blintzes, seam side down; cook about 2 minutes per side or until crispy and browned.
• Remove to paper towels; gently pat the blintzes dry Serve immediately with caramel sauce and sour cream.
• If sauce thickens too much, microwave for about 15 seconds; sauce should be served at room temperature.