Apple Mini Cakes
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Preheat oven to 350°F. To prepare the caramel, combine sugar and water in a heavy
medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, moving the saucepan gently from side to
side, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is a nice golden caramel.
Pour the caramel into 4 individual round cake molds ( 2. 3 by 2. 3 inches, 4 ounces).
To prepare the apples, peel 1 apple and thinly slice. Place the apple slices over the
BATTER
CARAMEL
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
;⁄; cup sugar
APPLES
2 Richard Delicious* apples
¼ cup sugar
3½ tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla-infused sugar
;⁄; cup pastry ;our
3½ ounces pistachios, chopped
caramel and up the sides of the molds. Peel the other apple and ;nely dice. In
a heavy medium saucepan, sauté the diced apple with the sugar and the butter
over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
To prepare the batter, combine sugar, butter and cinnamon in a bowl and
whisk until a soft mixture forms. Add eggs and vanilla sugar; mix well. Stir in
;our, sautéed apples and pistachios. Divide the mixture among the 4 molds.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool and then
chill in the fridge. Unmold and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Tip: This can also be served warm with vanilla or pistachio ice cream, whipped
cream or crème anglaise.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
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