chinese five spice caramel apple custard

Name: Chinese Five Spice Caramel Apple Custard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoon(s) packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice powder; 1 - large cameo apple, peeled; 3 medium eggs; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream

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Tammy Brownlow

Dallas, TX

Updated on Jun 6, 2014

Chinese Five Spice is something I've used to enhance oriental food for years. It is a complex blend of ground star anise, cinnamon, pepper, fennel, and cloves. You can find it on the spice isle. There are also recipes online of how to make your own. This dessert is an easy combo of flan and custard. I added the Chinese Five Spice to brown sugar. When it cooks it creates a caramel glaze with all of the spices shining through. The vanilla custard is cool and creamy. I chose Cameo apples for their firm texture and sweet/tart balance. A simple dessert with a complex flavor twist.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
1 - large cameo apple, peeled
3 medium eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

How To Make chinese five spice caramel apple custard

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl measure brown sugar and Chinese Five Spice.

Step 2

Mix until well combined.
Step 3

In four 7 ounce ramekins, divide brown sugar mixture evenly.
Step 4

Using a mandolin slicer or knife, slice apple thinly on two opposing sides. (The rest of the apple can be refrigerated for other use)
Step 5

Divide apple slices and place on top of brown sugar mixture.
Step 6

In a microwave container heat 2 cups of water until steaming hot about 5 minutes.
Step 7

While water is heating, prepare your custard mixture. In your mixer beat eggs with sugar until creamy on high speed.
Step 8

Add cream and vanilla and mix on low until well combined.
Step 9

Ladle into ramekins evenly. Place ramekins into an 8" x8" baking dish with at least 2" high sides. Pour hot water into dish around ramekins carefully.
Step 10

Place in oven and bake for 40 - 45 minutes.
Step 11

Remove and refrigerate until completely cooled
Step 12

To serve, run a knife around the edge of ramekin. Place serving dish on top and invert. Allow glaze to fall over custard, spooning any remaining over the top. Enjoy!
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