Grilled Apple Slices with Caramel-Mascarpone Cream (Pacific Northwest) (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
vegetable oil cooking spray |
4 fuji or pippin apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices |
3 tablespoons safflower oil |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature |
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature |
1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted (see cook's note) |
Directions:
1. For the apples: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, toss together the apple slices and safflower oil. Grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and ginger. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the grilled apple slices.
3. For the cream: In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cream and butter over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook, until the mixture turns golden, about 4 minutes. Set the pan aside to cool slightly. Add the mascarpone cheese and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4. Divide the apple slices among 4 small plates. Drizzle with the cream. Sprinkle with the chopped hazelnuts and serve.
5. Cook's Note: To toast the hazelnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
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