Caramelized Apple Topping

Simmered in caramel syrup, the apples soften and take on an amber translucence; spoon some over Cinnamon Ice Cream.

4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

4 cooking apples, such as Cortland, Golden Delicious or Rome Beauty, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (4 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon Calvados, optional

Preparation

Toss together apples and lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.
Stir together sugar and water in a heavy skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and cook, not stirring but swirling the pan, until the sugar turns a deep amber, about 5 minutes (if the sugar crystallizes, it will take longer, but will eventually melt and caramelize).
Remove the pan from the heat and swirl in butter. Transfer the apples to the pan, cover and return to low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the caramel has dissolved and the apples are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in Calvados, if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving: 218 calories; 2 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 5 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 3 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 153 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 3 1/2

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 other carbohydrate

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