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DESSERTS: FRUITS
Vanilla Apples with Sweetheart Croutes
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Vanilla
Apples with Sweetheart Croutes |
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Fun February
snack...
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4
Tbs |
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butter, divided |
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2
large |
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Gala
apples (or other red apple) |
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2
Tbs |
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vanilla extract |
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3
slices |
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white country bread, cut into heart
shapes with a cookie cutter |
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sugar, for sprinkling (optional) |
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1 |
Melt 2 Tbsp.
butter in a large skillet. |
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2 |
Core and
finely slice apples (leave peel on if your
intended eaters will go for that). Add them to
the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes, then
add the vanilla and cook for about another 5
minutes total, turning once (until browned). |
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3 |
Remove
apples to platter, then add the remaining 1
Tbsp. butter to the pan and quickly fry the
sweetheart croutes until browned and slightly
crisp. |
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4 |
Arrange
croutes on the plate with the apples; sprinkle
with sugar (if using). |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*To make this a more
decadent dessert, serve with a little bit of freshly
whipped cream. |
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Recipe Source |
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Modified from Nigella Express |
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***Hey,
This One's a Keeper!- would
make it again. "This
was a fun after school
snack for the kids."
-San Diego, CA
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