Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Apple Crème Brûlée, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the tangy sweetness of caramelized apples with the velvety richness of a creamy custard base. Embark on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this classic French dessert, guiding you through each step of the preparation process. From the art of caramelizing sugar to the delicate technique of tempering egg yolks, we'll equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create this timeless dessert in your own kitchen. Along the way, discover variations and flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to elevate your dessert repertoire with this extraordinary Apple Crème Brûlée, a testament to the enduring allure of culinary artistry.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL APPLE CREME BRULEE
Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm or chilled, it's a classic end to a meal. -Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place apples in a microwave-safe dish; cover with water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain apples and pat dry on paper towel. Arrange apples in the bottoms of six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Top with caramel topping; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in cream. Heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla., Pour into prepared ramekins. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle), 55-60 minutes. Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight., If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle remaining 4 tablespoons sugar evenly over custards. Heat sugar with the torch until caramelized. Serve immediately., If broiling the custards, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 4 tablespoons sugar evenly over custards. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 280mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE CINNAMON CARAMEL CREME BRULEE
This recipe came about from my love of apples and the silkiness of creme brulee. Delicious!
Provided by CHERYLPTW
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Creme Brulee Recipes
Time 4h57m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Whisk heavy cream, egg yolks, and white sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove custard from heat when it starts to simmer. Whisk in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Arrange apple slices in the bottom of six 6-ounce ramekins. Divide caramel topping evenly over apples. Ladle custard over caramel.
- Transfer ramekins to a baking dish. Pour enough warm water into the dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar over each custard.
- Broil in the preheated oven until sugar is melted and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 313.8 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 138.6 mg, Sugar 41.8 g
APPLE CINNAMON CREME BRULEE
Steps:
- Peel and core apples. Cut into bite sized chunks. Cook the apples in the cinnamon, 1/4-cup sugar, and water. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tender, but not mushy. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Whisk egg yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar. Whisk until light yellow. Add vanilla. While whisking, gradually pour in whipping cream.
- Divide apples evenly into 6 ramekins. Ladle cream mixture evenly over the apples. Place ramekins in a baking dish. Pour hot water halfway up to the sides of the ramekins. Bake the custard until set, approximately 40 minutes.
- Keep the ramekins in the water bath and let them cool for about 30 minutes. Remove from water and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of creme and then torch until golden brown.
APPLE SPICE CREME BRULEE
These fluffy and light custards have just a hint of spice and sit atop your favorite apples sauteed with spices. They may look like your average, everyday creme brulee but trust me, they are anything but ordinary!
Provided by Naomi Nakashima
Categories Other Desserts
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325 F and move the rack to the center of the oven.
- 2. First, start by prepping your apples. How many apples you need to peel and cut is really going to depend on the type of apples that you want to use. I like to use Honeycrisp Apples for this recipe, and it usually takes just under two whole apples.
- 3. Core, peel and cut the apples into small pieces and toss them into a skillet with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. (Or you can substitute about 1 1/2 teaspoons of "Apple Pie Spice" in place of these). Saute over low to medium heat.
- 4. As the apples are sauteed, there should not be a lot of juices or liquids, and the spices will coat each piece nicely.
- 5. Once the apples are done, spoon equal amounts into your ramekins. Make sure that they are lying in one layer and not sitting on top of each other. You're looking for just a thin layer of apples at the bottom of these ramekins. Then arrange your ramekins into large baking pans (I have a 11x15x2 cake pan that I like to use). You might need two pans.
- 6. Meanwhile, pour the cream into a sauce pan and add the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick. Bring the cream to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. It will take about 10-15 minutes for the vanilla and the cinnamon flavors to infuse through the cream.
- 7. While the cream simmers, start whisking the egg yolks with the salt. Slowly add the granulated sugar.
- 8. When it's ready, slowly pour the cream into the eggs, making sure to continue whisking the entire time.
- 9. Use a spoon to scrape off any bubbles or foam that formed on top of your eggs and cream.
- 10. Ladle the custard into your ramekins over the apples. Some of the smaller chunks of apples might float up into the custard, and that's okay. I think that gives them a nice, rustic look. ***If you need to use two pans to fit all the ramekins, you can wait to pour the custard into the second "batch" until right before they are ready to go into the oven... But I have noticed that it really doesn't make much difference if you wait or pour it in and wait.
- 11. While the cake pan is sitting on the oven rack, pour hot water into the cake pan so that it fills up to about halfway up the sides of the ramekins (be careful not to get any water into the ramekins or the custard won't set correctly).
- 12. Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour. I like to start checking around the 40 minute mark. You're looking for the custards to be set, so they won't jiggle very much when you move the pan. There might be a slight, golden hue to the top of the custard.
- 13. Carefully move the custards from the water bath and into the refrigerator. Chill uncovered for 3 hours.
- 14. After the 3 hours pass, use plastic wrap to cover the custards. Make sure that the plastic wrap actually touches the top of the custard - which will ensure that no air is getting through.
- 15. At this point, you can serve whenever you're ready. The custards will keep for about a week in the refrigerator like this.
- 16. To serve, top each ramekin with 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of the turbinado sugar. You can tilt the ramekins to spread the sugar out evenly. Then, torch them. Make sure you hold the blowtorch about 2-3 inches away from the sugar - and keep it moving. *** Once you've caramelized the top, you can place the custards back into the refrigerator for up to 10-15 minutes. You really should serve them right away, though; after a couple minutes, the caramelized sugar will start to soften and you'll lose some of that crispy drama.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the custard base; this will help prevent scorching.
- Temper the eggs by slowly whisking in the hot cream mixture to the eggs.
- Strain the custard base through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- Use a kitchen torch to brûlée the tops of the custards.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can place the custards under a preheated broiler for a few minutes, until the tops are caramelized.
- Serve the custards immediately, or chill them for later.
Conclusion:
Apple crème brûlée is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy custard base, caramelized sugar topping, and fresh apple flavor, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Follow these tips to make the perfect apple crème brûlée every time.
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