Esta maçã caramelizada com natas é uma sobremesa elegante que combina a doçura natural das maçãs com o sabor intenso do caramelo. O toque de gengibre e canela adiciona profundidade aromática, enquanto a mousse ligeira de natas com lima oferece um contraste fresco e cremoso que equilibra perfeitamente os sabores.

Ingredientes

  • 125g Açúcar
  • 2 Maçãs descascadas, sem caroço e em pedaços
  • 2 cm de Gengibre em finas rodelas
  • 2 Paus de canela
  • 50 g de Manteiga
  • 1 clara de ovo
  • 150 ml de Natas para bater
  • Raspa de 1 Lima
  • Hortelã

Preparação

  1. Numa frigideira colocar o açúcar numa camada uniforme, até ficar em caramelo.
  2. Junte as maçãs, o gengibre e os paus de canela e salteie para misturar todos os ingredientes.
  3. Deixe em lume brando durante 5 minutos, acrescente a manteiga e mantenha mais 5 minutos.
  4. Distribua a maçã pelos recipientes e reserve.
  5. Bata a clara em castelo e depois acrescente 50g de açúcar, continue a bater até ficar com um aspeto brilhante e firme.
  6. Bata as natas até ficarem espessas, junte a raspa de lima, o caramelo das maçãs, a clara em castelo e envolva tudo muito bem.
  7. Coloque as natas sobre as maçãs, polvilhe com raspa de lima e a hortelã sizelada.
  8. Leve ao frigorífico.

Here’s the English version of this elegant dessert below

Caramelised Apples with Cream

This sophisticated dessert showcases the beautiful transformation that happens when apples meet golden caramel, creating layers of flavour that develop with each spoonful. The warm spices of ginger and cinnamon elevate the fruit to restaurant-quality levels, whilst the lime-scented cream provides a bright, refreshing counterpoint to the rich caramel.

What makes this dessert particularly special is the technique of incorporating the apple caramel into the cream itself – this creates a beautiful marbled effect whilst intensifying the flavour throughout. The meringue-style preparation of the cream ensures a light, airy texture that won’t overwhelm the delicate spiced apples. For best results, choose firm apples that hold their shape well during cooking, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn varieties.

Ingredients

  • 125g sugar
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 2cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 50g butter
  • 1 egg white
  • 150ml double cream
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Fresh mint

Method

  1. In a frying pan, spread the sugar in an even layer until it forms a golden caramel.
  2. Add the apples, ginger and cinnamon sticks, tossing to coat all ingredients with the caramel.
  3. Cook over gentle heat for 5 minutes, add the butter and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. Distribute the apples between serving dishes and set aside.
  5. Whisk the egg white to stiff peaks, then add 50g sugar and continue beating until glossy and firm.
  6. Whip the cream until thick, then fold in the lime zest, some of the apple caramel, and the meringue, combining everything gently but thoroughly.
  7. Spoon the cream mixture over the apples, sprinkle with lime zest and finely chopped mint.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.