Council & Associates October 2019

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Miso Caramel Apples

This silky caramel recipe is spiked with miso for a complex, rich snack that won’t hurt your teeth.

Inspired by Bon Appétit

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a food processor, pulse pistachios and 1 1/2 tsp sugar. Add sesame seeds and 1 tbsp miso, pulsing until miso is fully broken up. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes and let cool. 3. Meanwhile, insert a Popsicle stick into the center of each apple. 4. In a saucepan, bring corn syrup, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp water to a boil. Boil for 5–7 minutes, swirling infrequently, until caramel is a light amber color. 5. Add cream and salt to caramel, whisking to combine. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and quickly whisk in remaining miso. 6. To assemble, first roll apple in caramel, then in pistachio mixture, before resting on greased baking sheet. 7. Let cool 30 minutes and serve.

4 Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup raw pistachios

1 1/2 tsp plus 1 cup sugar

3 tbsp sesame seeds

2 tbsp white miso, divided

4 Popsicle sticks

2 tbsp light corn syrup

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 tsp kosher salt

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