Oven-Roasted Fruit With Caramel Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 47 Minutes |
Ready In: 57 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Recipe courtesy Charlie Palmer, Charlie Palmer's Casual Cooking, William Morrow, 2001 Show: Sara's Secrets Episode: Chefs Cooks at Home. Saw this but have not tried it with Caramel Sauce. Didn't allow for 30 minutes cooling time. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs mixed dried fruit (peaches, pears, prunes, apples, figs, and or or apricots) |
1/2 cup raisins |
2 cups dry white wine (kosher for pesach) |
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger |
10 cloves (kosher for pesach) |
4 star anise (kosher for pesach) |
1 cup packed light brown sugar |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
1 cup cold water |
1/4 cup corn syrup |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (please use the real thing) |
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract |
1 3/4 cups heavy cream |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
Directions:
1. Place the dried fruit and raisins in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water.
2. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, or until the fruit has plumped.
3. Drain off all the soaking liquid, reserving 1 cup.
4. Place the fruit and the reserved soaking liquid in a large saucepan.
5. Add the wine, ginger, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
6. Immediately lower the heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the fruit is quite soft.
7. Remove from the heat and drain well, discarding the spices.
8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450ºF.
9. Lightly butter a baking sheet.
10. Spread the poached fruit and the nuts out on the baking sheet, leaving space between the fruit.
11. Brush the tops with the melted butter.
12. Roast for 10 minutes, or until the fruit is just beginning to color.
13. Serve in individual bowls, drizzled with caramel sauce.
14. CARAMEL SAUCE:.
15. Combine the brown and granulated sugars with 1 cup cold water in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
16. Boil for 12 minutes, or until the syrup is a rich caramel color, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush from time to time to dissolve any sugar crystals that form.
17. Taking care as the syrup may bubble over, whisk in the corn syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla and bring to a simmer.
18. Carefully whisk in the cream, bring to a boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thick.
19. Whisk in the butter and serve hot.
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