Description
Golden buttermilk fried apples served with a silky homemade crème anglaise and drizzled with rich salted caramel for a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk of choice (whole milk recommended)
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste/extract)
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (85g) maple syrup
- 3 tbsp (55g) smooth almond butter
- 2 tbsp (25g) avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- Large pinch of salt
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (4g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 tsp (1g) apple pie spice
- 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar/lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract
- 2 tbsp (28g) salted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour for tossing apples
- Avocado oil for frying
- 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 1/2 tsp (3g) cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the crème anglaise by heating the cream, milk, and vanilla bean seeds until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale. Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Strain and cool.
- Make the salted caramel by combining maple syrup, almond butter, avocado/coconut oil, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the fried apple batter by mixing flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and optional apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
- Peel, core, and slice apples, then toss slices lightly in flour.
- Heat avocado oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dip apple slices into batter, then fry until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Toss warm fried apples in the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve fried apples drizzled with salted caramel and a side of crème anglaise.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance with the sweet coating.
- Ensure the oil is at medium heat to cook apples evenly without burning.
- Crème anglaise can be made ahead and chilled; reheat gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and yogurt substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg