Hot Sticky Apples

Submitted by ltdsaloon16r

"Another magazine find, is delicious served with ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2 ounces unsalted butter
• 4 large apples, peeled,quartered and thickly sliced (I use Granny Smiths)
• 3 tablespoons light muscovado sugar
• 1⁄2 grated orange, zest of
• 2 oranges, juice of
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• vanilla ice cream or French vanilla ice cream, to serve

directions

1. Heat the butter in a frying pan and add the apple slices, toss them in the butter for about 5 minutes, until softened and tinged with brown.
2. Sprinkle in the sugar.
3. Add the orange zest and juice, and bubble up, stirring gently.
4. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken and coats the apples with a shiny glaze.
5. Measure the brandy into a small cup, quickly pour the alcohol into the pan and carefully ignite.
6. Swirl the pan until the flames die down.
7. Serve warm over scoops of the ice cream.
8. Enjoy!

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

I used Granny Smiths and since I didn't have muscovado sugar I used 2 T brown sugar and 1 t molasses. I liked the orange flavor in these. And we did have this over French vanilla ice-cream. This is a very elegant dessert without a lot of work. Thanks for a great recipe, Evie*!