Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our cider-poached apples, a culinary masterpiece that blends the sweet tang of apples, the crunch of candied walnuts, and the velvety smoothness of rum cream. This delightful dessert is elevated by a luscious cider syrup, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. As you savor each bite, you'll be transported to a realm of pure culinary bliss.
The recipe begins with hand-picked, crisp apples, expertly poached in a fragrant cider bath infused with warm spices. The apples emerge tender yet retain a delightful bite, their natural sweetness perfectly complemented by the aromatic cider. Meanwhile, a symphony of flavors and textures awaits in the candied walnuts. Plump walnut halves are meticulously coated in a caramelized sugar syrup, resulting in a delightful crunch and a burst of nutty flavor.
For the rum cream, a luscious blend of heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and, of course, a touch of aromatic rum, is brought to a delicate simmer. The resulting cream is smooth, rich, and redolent of the Caribbean's spirit. Finally, the cider syrup, a harmonious marriage of apple cider, sugar, and spices, adds a touch of sweetness and a delightful apple aroma that ties all the elements together.
Serve this culinary masterpiece warm, allowing the flavors to dance on your palate. Each element, from the tender apples to the candied walnuts, the velvety rum cream, and the luscious cider syrup, contributes to an unforgettable dessert experience. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in this cider-poached apple creation.
HOT APPLE CIDER WITH RUM
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 15m
Yield 2 quarts, about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stud the apple with the cloves. In a medium pot, combine the studded apple and remaining ingredients except the rum. Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
CIDER-POACHED APPLES WITH CINNAMON YOGURT
Lovely diabetic dessert, or for all to enjoy! (from diabetic cooking) Dietary exchanges 2 fruit, 1 fat
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring apple cider and cinnamon stick to a boil in small sauce pan over high heat.
- Let boil, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Add apples; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until apples are just tender.
- Gently remove apple halves and poaching liquid from saucepan.
- Refrigerate until cooled.
- Combine yogurt and ground cinnamon in small bowl;reserve 1 tablespoon.
- Divide remaining yogurt mixture evenly among 2 dessert dishes.
- Place apple halves on top of sauce.
- Sprinkle each apple half with toasted pecans.
- Drizzle with reserved yogurt sauce.
Tips:
- Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when poached, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- To make the candied walnuts, be sure to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the apples with the cider syrup.
- Serve the poached apples warm or at room temperature, topped with the candied walnuts, rum cream, and cider syrup.
Conclusion:
Cider-poached apples are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The tartness of the apples is balanced by the sweetness of the cider syrup and the richness of the rum cream. The candied walnuts add a nice crunch and texture. This dessert is sure to impress your guests!
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