Jubilee of Caramelized Apples and Celery, Calvados Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 cups of chopped celery
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of Calvados (apple brandy)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the apples, celery, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pan and sauté until the apples are caramelized and the celery is tender. This should take around 15-20 minutes.
- Add the Calvados to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until the alcohol has burned off and the sauce has thickened.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the apple and celery mixture evenly into the dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the whipped cream onto the top of the apple and celery mixture, making sure it is spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve.
Serving Suggestions and Verdict:
This Jubilee of Caramelized Apples and Celery, Calvados Cream recipe is a perfect dessert for a special occasion. The combination of the sweet caramelized apples and the tangy celery is delicious and the Calvados cream adds a rich and boozy twist. This dessert can be served hot or cold and goes well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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