Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 star anise
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple schnapps
- 1. Combine the cream, apple juice, star anise, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean small saucepan and place back over low heat while you make the caramel.
- 2. Combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the vinegar in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook without stirring until a deep amber color, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly and carefully whisk in the warm cream mixture a little at a time, and continue whisking until smooth. Add the apple schnapps and cook for 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. The sauce can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Reheat over low heat before serving.
heavy cream, apple juice, anise, fresh ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, sugar, apple cider vinegar, apple schnapps
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-caramel-apple-sauce-367472 (may not work)