MELE ALLA CREMA (BAKED APPLES WITH CREAM)

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces amaretti cookies
1/2 cup vin santo or Marsala wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
6 apples, cored
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Soak 4 ounces of amaretti cookies in the wine until very soft.
  • Meanwhile, dissolve sugar in saucepan over moderate heat, stirring.
  • In separate saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until it boils. When sugar has dissolved and browned, add boiling cream, mixing well. Scrape down sides and corners of saucepan. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream until firm. Reserve Y of the whipped cream for decorating. Add the rest to the cooled sauce.
  • Fill each apple with the soaked amaretti. Put apples in a greased baking dish and add water to a depth of 1/8 inch. Place in the oven and bake about half an hour, until the apples are tender but still firm.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool. Arrange the apples in a deep serving dish. Pour cream sauce over them and pipe reserved whipped cream around them. Crumble the remaining amaretti cookies and sprinkle over all.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 134 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Asim Sameer
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These apples are so delicious, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Justin Faith
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I've never made baked apples before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Radoy Kahan
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These baked apples are a great way to impress your guests.


Katherine Flanigan
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I served these apples with a dollop of whipped cream. It was the perfect finishing touch.


Bhola Anuskha
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I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the apples before baking. It gave them a nice warm flavor.


Pauline White
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a dairy-free cream alternative. The apples were still delicious.


Yaziel Perez
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I made these apples for my kids, and they loved them. They said they were the best apples they've ever had.


Precious Obot
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These apples are the perfect way to use up leftover apples.


Gentle Dove
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed these baked apples. The creamy filling made all the difference.


Rakibul Rakibul
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These baked apples are so good, I could eat them every day.


Austin Sarah
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I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


iixvi
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I made these apples for a potluck, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Aggelos Poim
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These baked apples are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Mani Tik tok
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these apples without any problems.


Ivelisse Mena
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These baked apples were a hit! The creamy filling was rich and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and they were absolutely delicious.