Buttered Cinnamon Apples with Salty Candied Walnuts & Vanilla Ice Cream
Buttered Cinnamon Apples with Salty Candied Walnuts & Vanilla Ice Cream is a delicious dessert with just the right mix of sweet and salty, softness and crunch. And as if that wasn't enough, it's actually really quick and easy to make.
Place a baking sheet on a heat resistant surface, eg. an oven tray.
Heat a pan over medium high heat and place the walnuts in the pan. Roast for 3-5 minutes, stirring often to avoid the walnuts burning. Set aside for now.
In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, water, salt and cayenne pepper. Pour in a cold pan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown, taking care that the sugars don't burn . Do not stir - if it browns unevenly, instead tip the pan a bit to mix.
Add in the walnuts and mix, and then pour them onto the baking sheet. Leave to cool until ready to serve.
Buttered Cinnamon Apples
Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add in the apples and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Add in the cinnamon and cook for another minute. Serve immediately.
To serve
Scoop vanilla ice cream on to a plate or into a bowl, place buttered cinnamon apples on top and sprinkle over the salty candied walnuts. Enjoy!
Notes
If you want to exchange the brown and white sugar for another combination, eg. using only brow or white sugar instead, you can. This will affect taste slightly. If using only white sugar there's a higher risk that it will burn, so keep an even closer watch if you choose to use only white sugar.
Salty Candied Walnuts can be prepared ahead of time, and then you only need to cook the Buttered Cinnamon Apples cooked just before serving.