Apple Creme Brulee

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A little patience in preparing the custard will reward you with this elegant finale. Recipe taked from www.foodland.gov.on.ca

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Steps

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In a medium , heavy-bottom saucepan , combine apples , crispin , spartan or empire apples can be used , sugar , cinnamon lemon rind and nutmeg.

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Cook over medium heat , until apples softened , stirring occasionally about 10 minutes.

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Spread this mixture into six , 6 ounce heatproof ramekins , and chill.

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In a separate bowl , beat the egg yolks with sugar.

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In the saucepan that you used for the apples , heat cream , until just before boiling , scraping down the apple bits and spices on the pan into the cream mixture.

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Whisking constantly , pour in the egg mixture , and continue stirring until thickened , about 20 minutes.

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Do not let it boil.

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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

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Strain evenly onto the chilled apple mixture in each ramekin , and let cool.

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Let cool overnight.

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At least 1 hour before serving , and up to 1 day ahead , sprinkle custards with brown sugar.

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Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until sugar melts and colours.

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Chill until ready to serve.

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Ingredients

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apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon rind, ground nutmeg, egg yolks, white sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, brown sugar