Caramelised Apples with Crème Fraîche
Apple slices cooked in butter and sugar until golden and sticky, with cool crème fraîche to finish.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat until it foams.
- 2
Add the apples in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes, turning once, until golden at the edges.
5 min - 3
Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon and cook for 4 more minutes, shaking the pan, until the apples are soft and the sauce is thick and amber.
4 min - 4
Stir in the vanilla and take off the heat.
- 5
Spoon into bowls and top with crème fraîche.
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