Apples with caramel sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Sugar
¾ cup Heavy cream
2 tablespoons Frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 Tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy; opt)

Directions

1. In 2-quart heavy saucepan melt sugar over low heat, watching carefully so it doesn't burn.

2. In 2-cup glass measuring cup microwave heavy cream 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until it reaches about 140-160'F.

3. When sugar has liquified and turned an amber color, slowly stir in warm cream with a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously to avoid lumps. Stir liquified sugar as it begins to turn amber color.

4. Stir in apple juice concentrate and vanilla. Cook over moderate heat until thoroughly blended. Strain out any lumps that might remain.

5. Meanwhile, in heavy non-stick skillet saute apples in butter 2 minutes, or until heated through but still crisp. If desired, warm Calvados, pour over apples and ignite. When flames subside, spoon apples into serving dishes and top with warm caramel sauce.

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