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Cider-Poached Apples with Golden Toffee Sauce and Crunchy Candied Hazelnuts

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A delightful dessert that features warm cider-poached apples topped with a rich golden toffee sauce and crunchy candied hazelnuts, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Apples, cored (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Braeburn)
  • 2 Cups Apple Cider
  • 1 Cup Sugar (brown sugar for caramel flavor or coconut sugar for a healthy twist)
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (or dairy-free butter)
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half/non-dairy cream)
  • 1/2 Cup Hazelnuts (substitute with pecans or walnuts if preferred)
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the apples: Wash, dry, and core them, leaving the bottoms intact.
  2. Poach the apples: In a saucepan, combine apple cider, water, and salt. Heat until bubbling, then add apples and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Prepare the candied hazelnuts: In a saucepan, mix sugar and water, cook until it thickens, add hazelnuts, and coat. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool.
  4. Make the toffee sauce: Melt butter, add sugar, then cream, and vanilla. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve the dish: Remove poached apples, place in bowls, drizzle with toffee sauce, and top with candied hazelnuts.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the hazelnuts and use chopped dried fruits instead. For added richness in the toffee sauce, a pinch of sea salt can enhance the flavor.

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Keywords: Cider-Poached Apples, Toffee Sauce, Candied Hazelnuts, Autumn Dessert, Cozy Flavors

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