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| 4 | large | Apples » tart |
Apples (pronounced ap-uhlz) are the crunchy, sweet powerhouses of the orchard world. Whether you are baking them into a cozy autumn pie or slicing them up for a fresh midday...
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| 3 | tablespoons | Lemon Juice » divided |
Lemon juice (pronounced lem-uhn joos) is the ultimate splash of sunshine for home cooks looking to add instant brightness to their everyday cooking. This convenient store-bought version provides pure, strained...
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| 3 | cups | Water |
Water, (pronounced WAH-ter), is the unsung hero of every single kitchen across the globe. You boil it, simmer it, steam veggies over it, and use it to deglaze those sticky,...
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| 1 1/2 | cups | Sugar |
Sugar (pronounced shoog-er) is the ultimate everyday companion for both sweet baking and savory balance, found in every single pantry across the globe. This classic granulated version consists of fine...
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| 1 | teaspoon | Ground Cinnamon |
Ground Cinnamon, (pronounced - grownd SIN-uh-muhn) is the ultimate aromatic kitchen staple found in pantries worldwide. Harvested from tree bark, this warm, woody powder brings cozy depth to both sweet...
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 45 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 1 hour |
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
1. Prep the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into halves.
2. Prevent Browning: Sprinkle the halves immediately with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to keep them looking fresh.
3. Build Syrup Base: In a large skillet, stir together the water, sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bring it to a simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Poach Fruit: Carefully slide the apple halves into the liquid. Poach over medium heat for roughly 10 minutes, flipping them once halfway through. They should be just barely tender, not soft or mushy.
5. Arrange and Spice: Extract the apple halves using a slotted spoon. Arrange them cut side down in your baking dish. Dust evenly with the ground cinnamon and set aside.
6. Concentrate Syrup: Crank up the skillet heat to high and boil down the cooking syrup until it reduces to 1/2 cup of concentrated liquid.
7. Bake: Pour your reduced glaze syrup uniformly over the apples. Bake in your preheated 350°F oven for about 15 minutes.
8. Baste and Turn: Be sure to baste the fruit with the syrup once and flip the halves over one time while cooking so they caramelize perfectly.
When measuring sticky oils like sesame oil, coat the measuring spoon with a neutral oil first to help the sticky oil slide off easily. This simple trick prevents waste and mess by making sure of a more accurate measure and clean release from the spoon.
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