Cinnamon Hot Apple Sauce For Blintzes

This luxurious Cinnamon Hot Apple Sauce transforms simple tart apples into a sophisticated dessert topping. The apples are gently simmered with sugar and grenadine until tender, then enriched with a velvety mixture of heavy cream and cornstarch. A splash of Calvados adds a deep, boozy warmth that complements the bright fruit flavors perfectly. The texture is silky and smooth, offering a comforting contrast to the delicate, cheesy crepes of traditional blintzes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet easy accompaniment that feels homemade and indulgent, ideal for weekend brunches or special family dinners. Serve it warm for the best aromatic experience, allowing the cinnamon and apple brandy to perfume the entire dish.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1161.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This luxurious Cinnamon Hot Apple Sauce transforms simple tart apples into a sophisticated dessert topping. The apples are gently simmered with sugar and grenadine until tender, then enriched with a velvety mixture of heavy cream and cornstarch. A splash of Calvados adds a deep, boozy warmth that complements the bright fruit flavors perfectly. The texture is silky and smooth, offering a comforting contrast to the delicate, cheesy crepes of traditional blintzes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet easy accompaniment that feels homemade and indulgent, ideal for weekend brunches or special family dinners. Serve it warm for the best aromatic experience, allowing the cinnamon and apple brandy to perfume the entire dish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
2 tablespoon Heavy cream
1/2 cup Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoon Grenadine syrup
1 tablespoon Calvados or apple brandy
2 cup Tart cooking apples --

Directions

1
Peel, core, and slice the tart cooking apples into thin, even slices.
2
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium skillet over moderate heat.
3
Add the apple slices, sugar, and grenadine syrup to the skillet.
4
Stir gently to coat the apples evenly with the butter and sugar mixture.
5
Cover the skillet and cook, stirring once halfway through, until the apples are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth and free of lumps.
7
Stir the cream and cornstarch mixture into the apples in the skillet.
8
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
9
Remove the skillet from the heat.
10
Stir in the Calvados or apple brandy until well combined.
11
Serve immediately, warm, over filled blintzes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1161.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.1g56%
Saturated Fat 21.9g110%
Cholesterol 97.5mg33%
Sodium 11.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 213.3g72%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 178.4g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple, apples, blintzes, boiling, brandy, butter, calvados, cinnamon, cooking, cornstarch, cream, grenadine, heavy, hot, international, sauce, sugar, syrup, tart, dessert

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