Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce (Not Applesauce)

Submitted by Annacia

"A warm wonderful sauce suited to adult tastes. Use it on anything! baked puddings of any kind, pound cakes, ice cream, cheesecake, fruit compote. Let your taste and imagination be your guide."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup apple juice
• 1 star anise
• 1 piece fresh ginger (1-inch peeled and chopped)
• 4 cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon apple Schnapps

directions

1. Combine the cream, apple juice, star anise, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean small saucepan and place back over low heat while you make the caramel.
2. Combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the vinegar in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook without stirring until a deep amber color, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly and carefully whisk in the warm cream mixture a little at a time, and continue whisking until smooth. Add the apple schnapps and cook for 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. The sauce can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Reheat over low heat before serving.