Craig's Blog of Destiny

In honor of Apple Month, here’s my recipe for a Suzette Sauce with Apples.  I particular like this with german pancakes or on ice cream filled crepes; it’s also very good on french toast, pancakes or even regular waffles.  For more on apples, visit the Washington Apple website:  http://www.bestapples.com/

 Suzette Sauce with Apples

4-6 Apples

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup unsalted butter

3 Tblsp sugar

Grated zest of 2 oranges + the juice (@ 1 cup juice)

Two 3 inch long cinnamon sticks

Peel, core and cut the apples into 3/4 inch wedges.  In a medium bowl toss them with the lemon juice.  Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Add the sugar, orange zest and cinnamon sticks and stir until sugar is dissolved.  Add the fruit, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until glazed, about 10 minutes.  Raise the heat to high, add the orange juice and cook until the fruit is easily pierced with a paring knife, about 1 minute more.  Serve warm.