Praline apples by Laurent Mariotte

Ingredients

4 servings

• 4 Golden Delicious apples
• 40 g butter
• 100 g blanched hazelnuts
• 100 g almonds (blanched or unblanched)
• 100 g sugar

Steps

1. 1

   In a preheated oven at 180°C, place the dried fruits spread out on baking paper. Roast for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Wash and core the apples using a knife and a melon baller. Make a few cuts with a knife to prevent them from bursting. Arrange them in a baking dish and add the butter cubes. Bake for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make the amber caramel: cook the sugar in a medium saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water. Add the roasted dried fruits to the caramel and coat them well. Spread on baking paper and let cool.

4. 4

   Once the mixture has cooled, blend ¾ of it in a food processor: the mixture will turn into a powder, which will become a smooth paste, then liquid.

5. 5

   Pour the praline over the top and bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, crush the remaining dried fruits and sprinkle them over the top when taking out of the oven.