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Vanilla Apple Crème Brûlée Recipe

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This Vanilla Apple Crème Brûlée recipe is a delightful twist on the classic French dessert, featuring baked apple shells filled with a creamy vanilla-infused custard. The custard is cooked gently on the stovetop until thickened, chilled until firm, then topped with caramelized sugar for a crisp, glassy crust. Perfect for an elegant dessert that showcases fresh apples and smooth, rich flavors.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Apples and Custard

  • 3 medium sturdy apples (Red Delicious recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
  • Pinch of salt

For the Brûlée Topping

  • Additional granulated sugar (for brûléeing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Cut the apples in half vertically and carefully scoop out the cores and enough flesh to create shallow bowls, leaving about a ½-inch border for structural integrity.
  2. Make the Custard Mixture: Add the removed apple flesh, heavy cream, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a blender. Blend the ingredients until completely smooth to create the custard base.
  3. Cook the Custard: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and sticking. Continue cooking until the custard thickens and starts bubbling, about 2 to 5 minutes.
  4. Fill and Chill: Spoon the hot custard into the hollowed apple halves, evenly distributing it. Place the filled apples in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the custard is completely firm and cold.
  5. Caramelize the Sugar: Just before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar on top of each custard-filled apple. Using a kitchen torch or a metal spoon heated over an open flame, caramelize the sugar until it forms a shiny, crisp, glassy layer.
  6. Serve: Allow the caramelized sugar topping to harden for 1 to 2 minutes, then crack through the crunchy top and enjoy your creamy, vanilla-flavored apple crème brûlée.

Notes

  • You can substitute tapioca starch with cornstarch if unavailable.
  • To caramelize sugar without a kitchen torch, heat a metal spoon over a flame and carefully run it over the sugar to melt and caramelize it.
  • Choose firm, sturdy apples to hold the custard and withstand chilling without breaking.
  • For a richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
  • Custard mixture can be made a day ahead to save time.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/vanilla-apple-creme-brulee-recipe/