Funked Out Apple Compote (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds apples (granny smith, pink lady, rome beauty) peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks |
1/4 cup dark brown sugar |
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: grand marnier) |
1 cinnamon stick |
1 large lemon, zested and juiced |
pinch of salt |
1/2 gallon french vanilla ice cream, softened |
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1 cup butterscotch sauce, warmed |
1 1/2 cups your favorite granola |
Directions:
1. Combine the apples, brown sugar, orange liqueur, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, lemon zest and pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 30 minutes. 2. In a large bowl, add the ice cream. Add the walnuts and maple syrup and stir well to combine. Scoop out the ice cream into 4 dishes and top with some of the warm apple compote. Drizzle with butterscotch sauce and sprinkle with the granola. Serve immediately. |
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