Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half
- 1 tablespoon Calvados or brandy
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 8 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cubed
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, Calvados, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and bring to a boil. Boil gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla bean pods. Let cool to room temperature before serving. (The mixture will thicken as it cools.) Serve as an accompaniment to breakfast items, such as toast, French toast, waffles, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream or pound cakes.
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By cupcakequeen4
NYC BABBBYYY
on March 03, 2013
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pretty good.... cant just have it plain though. I put vanilla icecream on the side and pecans
By jamberl
on June 03, 2012
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Served as part of an ice cream bar. It was a hit - very versatile and easily liked among many different palates. Would make again as a stand alone dessert.
By pamdevone
El Paso, Texas
on February 26, 2012
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It was delicious.
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