Luscious caramelised apples for Valentine’s Day
A special day, a special treat for that special person in your life…
It is the day of Love, Valentine’s Day, and a wonderful opportunity to convey to your beloved something that you always feel but probably don’t express often. Everyone has their own way of expressing love. Some seduce with words, others prefer to shower their partners with gifts. Flowers, especially red roses, are a much favoured option. And of course, chocolates.
For someone like me, the perfect gift would be something that has my own signature touch to it. Being a chef, I’m best at cooking and so cooking exclusively for my loved ones is the biggest present I can give them. Trust me, its also the most well-received and appreciated gift. To know that someone has slogged in the kitchen to make you feel loved is a lovely feeling.
Food has the power to convey feelings. So put on your apron, gather all that love you have in your heart and cook up a wonderful dish tonight. For all the men out there, here’s an easy recipe that’s bound to sweep her off her feet and into your arms!
Caramel Apples
Ingredients:
½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons chilled butter
¼ cup apple juice
3 nos. apples (cored & quartered)
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon lemon rind
a few sprigs of fresh mint
Method:
1. Combine sugar with one tablespoon water in a heavy frying pan and place over medium-low flame. Allow sugar to dissolve and caramelize into a thick golden syrup.
2. Add chilled butter and when butter dissolves, add apples with juice and reduce flame to low. Mix the apples till they are well-coated with caramel.
3. When apples are slightly tender, remove apples onto a plate and add cream to the pan. When cream and caramel are thoroughly combined, add lemon rind and transfer sauce to a bowl or sauceboat.
4. Sprinkle caramel apples with mint and serve with caramel cream sauce.
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