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Preheat the oven to 400F.
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Choux Pastry Preparation:
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In a saucepan, add water, a pinch of salt, and diced.
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Bring to a boil, stirring so that the butter melts.
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Remove from heat and add the flour all at once.
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Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon.
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Return to stove on low heat and stir constantly until the dough pulls away from the pan and forms a ball.
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Turn off the heat and carefully add in the eggs, one by one: work the mixture with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth dough before adding another egg.
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The dough should be smooth and a bit shiny.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Install the Gobel tip in pastry bag. Add dough to the pastry bag.
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Form small heaps of dough spaced well apart on the baking sheet.
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Bake for about 30 minutes. The choux should become golden brown.
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Filling Preparation:
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Peel the apple and cut into small cubes.
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Heat a frying pan and add a small piece of butter.
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Add the apple and ginger sugar. Mix and caramelize slightly.
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Melt the chocolate in a water bath and add the cream. Mix.
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Cut the profiteroles 2/3 of the way up.
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Fill with apple mixture and then the nougatine.
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Place 4 profiteroles per person on a dessert plate.
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Coat the top with chocolate and nougatine.