Recipe: Caramel infused apples

hot caramelized juice

This preparation of apples is a nice variation on the caramelized apple.  It is surprisingly fresh while having the caramel character and even retains just the perfect bit of crunch.



You will need:

 6                           apples
250ml / 1C           sugar
as needed             water
355ml / 12fl oz     apple juice
75g / 2.6oz           brown sugar

peeled and sectioned apples

Method:

 - place the sugar in a saucepan with just enough water to make a very heavy syrup
 - cover the pan and bring up to heat to caramelize the sugar
 - when you get a deep coloured caramel, deglaze with the apple juice
 - add the brown sugar, melt it in and maintain a simmer

cover and steep

 - peel the apples and cut into 1/4's
 - cut the core section away and cut each piece into 3 slices
 - place all the apple pieces in a container
 - pour the caramelized juice over the apples to cover
 - cover and place a small weight on top to keep the apples submerged
 - place in the fridge and leave overnight
 - strain the juice away and use the apples as needed