2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and halved
1/2 C water
2 TBSP apple juice
1/4 C sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 C half-and-half
1 egg white
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 C butter toffee candy, crushed
4 fresh mint sprigs
How to Make It:
In a microwave safe 2 quart dish, place the apple halves so they just touch.
Mix together the water and apple juice in a measuring cup.
Pour the mixture over the top of the apples, being sure to cover them well.
Place the dish in the microwave on high power for 4 minutes.
Rotate the apples, and turn after 2 minutes.
Apples are done when fork-tender.
Remove and set to the side while making the sauce.
Toss together the sugar and cornstarch in a microwave safe measuring cup.
Pour in the half and half and mix to moisten the dry ingredients.
Microwave on high 2 minutes until the mixture begins to boil.
Place the egg white into a small bowl and beat slightly with a fork.
Add about 1 TBSP of the sugar mixture to the egg white and blend together. (Stir in quickly to prevent the egg white from cooking. )
Place the egg mixture into the measuring cup and stir well.
Add the vanilla and stir well to incorporate.
Return to the microwave on high power and cook 1 minute.
Allow the mixture to stand in the microwave 5 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and spoon the mixture into the bottom of a serving dish.
Place the apple halves on top of the custard mixture.
Sprinkle the apples with the crushed toffee and garnish each with a mint sprig before serving.
Serves 4
If you are serving this dish to adults, brandy can be substituted for the apple juice to give this dish a more sophisticated flavor.
