These Quebec apples sautéed in maple caramel are the very definition of a quick, gourmet dessert. In just a few minutes in the pan, local apples melt, shine and are coated in a delicious maple syrup caramel that brings out all their flavors.
Perfect with pancakes, waffles, simple cake, or simply a scoop of ice cream, these caramelized apples lend themselves to a thousand and one cravings. Choose a variety like Cortland or Lobo, which retain their texture well when cooked.
This recipe is also ideal for using riper apples to transform an everyday fruit into an exceptional dessert. Easy, quick and 100% local, it's a great way to enjoy the best of Quebec apples, with a touch of maple!
Ingredients
- 2 Quebec apples (Cortland variety), peeled, cored and quartered
- 45 ml butter
- 1 vanilla pod
- 250 ml maple syrup
Preparation
- Melt butter, add apples and sauté until golden brown. Remove apples.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla and cook until the texture is smooth.
- Return the apples and serve with the pancakes.
This recipe was created by chef Nicole Anne Gagnon. Recipes created by the chefs of the ITHQ's Formation pour tous, as part of the "Familles d'Aujourd'hui" program.