While not part of the british royal family, lovers out there have another, far more accessible Prince to fall in love with. Handsome, sweet, definitely charming, exotic and always available, he's one tasty catch - he's even technically savvy! Not to mention he's also crunchy, nutritious and delicious.
Accompanying the package was both an official-looking "invitation" from the growers to tune into the event and a rolled parchment scroll with a rather clever verse (which my sister insisted on reading in an over-done British accent - she's slightly more tired of the furor than I am).
While I thoroughly enjoyed the apples all on their own, the other members of my family found favour in the scones and truffles. I know my mom gladly added the soft, buttery buiscuits to her lunchbox - and now that I have the formula (which is also online) I'll be able to make some more!
My stepbrother, though he steers clear of "sweet things" himself, fell upon the Caramel Red Prince Apple Truffles I was sent and gave them to his girlfriend, who adored them from what I heard! While they're not quite a diamond (or giant sapphire) ring, they are gilded with actual, edible gold and enrobed in luxurious dark chocolate! The recipe for these is up on the Red Prince site as well, but I've been given permission to share it myself as well!
Gilded Caramel Red Prince Apple Truffles
Makes 18-20
3 tbsp salted butter1/2 cup sugar (I wonder what brown sugar would be like!)
3 cups Red Prince apples, cored, peeled and finely diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate melting wafers (I'd use good dark chocolate chips myself)
24-Karat gold leaf or edible gold dust (optional)
- In a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat melt butter and sugar.
- Once melted, reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Let cook until the sugar caramelizes and turns golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Immediately add diced Red Prince apples, lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Continue cooking for 20 minutes until most of the apples have cooked down and appear translucent.
- Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and blend to form a smooth paste.
- Place into fridge or freezer for 1/2 hr or until cold enough to handle.
- Using your hands, roll 1 tsp caramel apple filling into a ball then place on a parchment lined baking sheet or tray.
- Continue rolling with remaining filling and then place apple balls back into freezer for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Gently roll 1 apple ball into chocolate and drain excess chocolate. Place coated truffle back onto baking sheet and repeat steps with remaining apple balls.
- Place truffles into fridge to set, about 1/2 hr.
- Brush tops with gold leaf or gold dust to finish.
101 calories
5 g fat
4 g saturated fat
8 mg cholesterol
24 mg sodium
13 g carbohydrates
1 g fibre
1 g protein
1% vitamin A
3% vitamin C
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