Halloween Vanilla Cinnamon Apples Recipe |
Vanilla Cinnamon Apple (©photo courtesy of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas)
Halloween brings images of ghosts and ghouls, but more importantly it provides the perfect opportunity to satisfy sweet-tooth cravings. Individually wrapped, store-bought candies have always been a staple for kids at Halloween parties, but what about the adults?
Grownups can start their quest for Halloween treats with a visit to a local farmers market, pick up some of their favorite fresh apples, and then give this recipe from our friends at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas a try. Their Vanilla Cinnamon Apples will add an element of sophistication to this year’s festivities and are sure to have guests lining up for seconds. The recipe combines the savory flavor of Nielsen-Massey’s Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste with the delicious tart taste of fall apples to create a treat that is overflowing with gooey goodness.
Just don’t forget the napkins!
Vanilla Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients for 4 Servings
• 4 Baking apples
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• ¾ Cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
• 1½ Teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ Teaspoon allspice
• 1 Tablespoon brandy
• ¼ Cup raisins
• ¼ Cup walnuts
• Pinch of salt
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat the bottom of a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each apple so it will stand upright. Scoop out the core of each apple from the top down with the small end of a melon ball cutter, making sure not to core all the way through the apple.
2. Combine the butter, brown sugar and vanilla paste in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon, allspice, brandy, raisins, walnuts and salt. Fill the apples with equal amounts of the filling using a teaspoon. Place the apples in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until caramelized and fork tender.
About Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Throughout its more than 100 year history, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey’s Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar and Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Beans.
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