Caramel Apple Recipe
Cinnamon Spiced Apple Filling Encased in Caramel Mousse & White Chocolate Glaze on Top of Pecan Crumble served w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
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Ingredients
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Cinnamon Spiced Apple Filling
Caramel Mousse
White Chocolate Glaze
Pecan Crumble
Serving
Method
Cinnamon Spiced Apple Filling
- 1
Prepare Apples
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin wedges.
- 2
Cook Apples
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- 3
Caramelize Apples
Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes until the apples are soft and the sugar has caramelized slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
Caramel Mousse
- 4
Make Caramel
In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it boil without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 6
Prepare Gelatin
In a separate bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Once bloomed, heat gently until dissolved.
- 7
Combine Mousse Ingredients
Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the caramel mixture and then the dissolved gelatin.
White Chocolate Glaze
- 8
Melt Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
- 9
Combine and Stir
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
Pecan Crumble
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Make Crumble Mixture
In a bowl, mix together chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter until crumbly.
- 12
Bake Crumble
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Assembly
- 13
Layer Apples
In serving glasses or bowls, layer the cinnamon spiced apple filling at the bottom.
- 14
Add Mousse
Spoon the caramel mousse on top of the apple filling, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 15
Glaze Mousse
Drizzle the white chocolate glaze over the mousse layer.
- 16
Top with Crumble
Sprinkle the pecan crumble on top of the glaze.
- 17
Serve
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.