Apple Creme Brulee Recipe

Name: Apple Creme Brulee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 apples, peeled and cut into large dice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed, then sifted

Servings: persons

4 apples, peeled and cut into large dice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed, then sifted

1
In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, combine apples, Crispin, Spartan or Empire Apples can be used, sugar, cinnamon lemon rind and nutmeg.
2
Cook over medium heat, until apples softened, stirring occasionally about 10 minutes. Spread this mixture into six, 6 ounce heatproof ramekins, and chill.
3
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar.
4
In the saucepan that you used for the apples, heat cream, until just before boiling, scraping down the apple bits and spices on the pan into the cream mixture.
5
Whisking constantly, pour in the egg mixture, and continue stirring until thickened, about 20 minutes.
6
Do not let it boil.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
8
Strain evenly onto the chilled apple mixture in each ramekin, and let cool.
9
Let cool overnight.
10
At least 1 hour before serving, and up to 1 day ahead, sprinkle custards with brown sugar.
11
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until sugar melts and colours.
12
Chill until ready to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 apples, peeled and cut into large dice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Apple Creme Brulee falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Creme Brulee

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