Roasted Apples With Bourbon Crème Anglaise Recipe

Name: Roasted Apples With Bourbon Crème Anglaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 6 apples, peeled and cored (such as Golden Delicious); 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans; Bourbon Creme Anglaise; 3 egg yolks; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise (or 1 tsp/5 mL vanilla); 1 cup whipping cream (heavy cream); 2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons whiskey

Servings: persons

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 apples, peeled and cored (such as Golden Delicious)
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
Bourbon Creme Anglaise
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise (or 1 tsp/5 mL vanilla)
1 cup whipping cream (heavy cream)
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons whiskey

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Bourbon Creme Anglaise:
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In small bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar; set aside. If using vanilla bean, use tip of knife to scrape seeds into saucepan. Add pod and cream; heat over medium heat just until bubbles form around edge. Discard pod.
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Gradually whisk cream into egg mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring and being careful not to boil, until thick enough to coat back of wooden spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Strain into pitcher.
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Stir in vanilla (if using) and bourbon.
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Pre-heat oven to 400.
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In large bowl, whisk maple syrup, orange rind and juice, cranberries and cinnamon. Cut each apple into 8 wedges; add to bowl along with pecans and toss gently.
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Arrange in 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. Cover and roast in 400u00b0F (200u00b0C) oven, basting and stirring twice, until apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and roast until very tender and sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
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Pool some of the creme anglaise on 6 dessert plates. Top with apples; drizzle with remaining creme anglaise.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Roasted Apples With Bourbon Crème Anglaise 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.

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Roasted Apples With Bourbon Crème Anglaise

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