Baked Caramel Apples with Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 4 Pink Lady Apples (core removed, sliced into thin strips)
• 120 g White sugar (for caramelizing the apples)
• 80 g Sea‑salted butter (for cooking the apples and the caramel sauce)
• 80 g Milk chocolate (or dark chocolate) (optional, adds depth to the caramel)
• 250 g Whole liquid cream (for the whipped cream)
• 80 g Powdered sugar (to sweeten the whipped cream)
• 1 pinch Vanilla powder (optional, to flavor the whipped cream)
• 1 pinch Sea salt (for the salted butter caramel)

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and the apples

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash the apples, remove the core and cut into thin strips using a mandoline or a very sharp knife.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Caramelize the apples in the oven

   Arrange the apple strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the 120 g of white sugar and distribute the 80 g of sea‑salted butter in small pieces over the apples. Bake for 20 minutes until the apples are golden and lightly caramelized.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Prepare the caramel sauce

   In a small saucepan, melt 120 g of sugar with 80 g of sea‑salted butter over medium heat. Stir until a golden caramel forms, add a pinch of sea salt and, if desired, incorporate the 80 g of milk chocolate. Mix until a smooth sauce is obtained, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT10M

4. Whip the cream

   In a chilled bowl, pour the 250 g of liquid cream, add 80 g of powdered sugar and the pinch of vanilla powder. Whisk at medium speed until soft peaks form.

   Time: PT5M

5. Plating and serving

   Arrange the caramelized apple strips on plates, generously drizzle with caramel sauce and add a quenelle of whipped cream on top. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g