Caramel-Mascarpone Apples
Loading Video...
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Grilled Apple Slices with Caramel-Mascarpone Cream (Pacific Northwest)

Getting reviews...
  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 20 min
  • Active: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Apples:

Cream:

Directions

  1. For the apples: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss together the apple slices and safflower oil. Grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and ginger. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the grilled apple slices.
  3. For the cream: In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cream and butter over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook, until the mixture turns golden, about 4 minutes. Set the pan aside to cool slightly. Add the mascarpone cheese and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Divide the apple slices among 4 small plates. Drizzle with the cream. Sprinkle with the chopped hazelnuts and serve.

Cook’s Note

To toast the hazelnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.