Baked Apples With Honey Cream Sauce Recipe

Celebrate the flavors of fall with these irresistible Baked Apples, topped with a luscious Honey Cream Sauce! This delightful recipe, adapted from Susan McKenna Grant's "piano, piano, piano," is perfect for cozy evenings and special occasions. Juicy apples baked to perfection, then paired with a creamy, subtly sweet honey sauce – it's a taste of autumn you won't forget. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 521.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Baked Apples With Honey Cream Sauce

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Ingredients for Baked Apples With Honey Cream Sauce

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • Sweet Wine
  • Heavy Cream
  • 4-6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
  • 4-6 tablespoons butter
  • Brown Sugar

How to Make Baked Apples With Honey Cream Sauce

  1. **Honey Cream Sauce:**
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large egg yolks and 1/2 cup honey until light and frothy (about 10 minutes using a stand mixer or hand mixer).
  3. Reduce mixer speed to low.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of your favorite dessert wine (such as Marsala or Madeira) and mix until combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water). Stir constantly over moderate heat until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon thickly. (This will take about 8-10 minutes).
  6. Be careful not to let the mixture boil! Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cold honey custard.
  10. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
  11. **Baked Apples:**
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Wash and dry 4-6 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala).
  14. Slice off the top third of each apple, leaving the stems intact.
  15. Carefully remove the cores using a melon baller or small knife.
  16. Place 1 tablespoon of butter into the core cavity of each apple. Rub a little butter onto the apple skins as well.
  17. Place apples in a baking dish.
  18. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar into the cavity of each apple, then sprinkle remaining sugar over the tops.
  19. Replace the apple tops.
  20. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until apples are tender.
  21. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
  22. Serve warm apples topped with a generous dollop of the chilled honey cream sauce.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

101g

Carbs

15g