Thursday, November 8, 2012

An apple a day





When Fall rolls around I know this means one of my seasonal favorites is here.
Honey Crisp apples!


I look forward to using them in a few new and old recipes.







This  inspirational photo paired with my honey crisps resulted in two types of pies.  With my muffin tin I made single serving tarts similar to this photo and the other...





I used my (small) oval ramekins for a double serving size.
Well, in my husbands case...he considers it his generous single serve.



Each were topped with vanilla cream. 
I created this recipe in a pinch and now it's become the one most requested

Vanilla Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (give or take to taste) Darigold /French-Vanilla-Creamer
(No substitutes. Darigold creamer is made with real cream)
1 teaspoon corn starch
Directions:
In a saucepan combine all the ingredients.  Wisk until it thickens.  Strain into pitcher.   Lay plastic wrap directly on top of the vanilla cream sauce to avoid a skin from forming.
Can be served hot or cold.

 

Honey Crisp
Carmel Chocolate 
Apple Appetizer




These are the best of both worlds,
chocolate and caramel!
Who could ask for more.


 Directions:

Taking a melon baller cut balls out.  With the tip of a pairing knife carve out small holes for filling.
Place balls in a bowl or bag, sprinkle Fruit Fresh covering the entire surface of the balled apples.
Pat dry.  Fill with  layers of caramel and chocolate ganache.

 These can be plated individually in festive petite cupcake liners


What are your Fall favorites?
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Vanilla cream would make anything good even better. Mmmm.

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  2. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 8, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Gosh, these look goods.

    Fall faves? I'd have to give it some thought, but one of the things I like at parties is baked brie with chutney. The chutney reminds me of fall or winter. Love that.

    And I like hot mulled cider.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  3. wendyNovember 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Sara....my goodness. That all looks SO SO DELICIOUS.

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  4. Chatty CroneNovember 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Okay you need to come to my house and teach me how to do all this. sandie

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  5. koraleeNovember 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my these look amazing...I am sooo going to give them a try as I can never get enough apple desserts. xoxo Thanks for visiting me the other day and all your sweet comments. xoxo

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  6. ElaineNovember 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I will definitely try that vanilla sauce. I love any apple dessert but apple crisp is my favorite!

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  7. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comNovember 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    This is the first year I'd ever heard of Honey Crisp apples and I adore them. Eveything you showed makes my mouth water ;)

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  8. home improvement storeJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    thank for sharing such a nice photo i like this photo keep it up.

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