Recipe
Carrot and apple truffles
When I was a kid I loved caramel apples. I still do,
actually. Cotton candy and caramel apples, were one of the things that made me excited
about carnivals back then. I mean, of course, I was a kid and those
roller-coaster, together with all of the other games, then and still now, are
something that would take me away from my comfy couch.
Anyway, these Carrot and apple truffles, got that hidden
caramel-apple flavor that I mentioned above. And the best thing is that they
are ridiculously simple and easy to make. I would suggest using one of those
sweet carrots. They will intense the caramelized apple flavor. And try to find
one of those that are not old. I hope you understand what I mean…Because, it
will take forever for them to cook and get that soft feeling we are looking
for.
Btw, this post really made me crave cotton candy. And I’m in
those “days”, when people would probably give me one really awkward look, if I
walk around with cotton candy in my hand. So, the solution…Do you know where
can I find that cotton candy machine? It would really make my day…
Ingredients:
500g apples, grated
400g brown sugar
1 vanilla seeds or 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
300g walnuts, ground finely, plus for
3 cups water
Method:
- On medium heat, place one large saucepan and poach the carrots, apples, sugar and vanilla. Cook them until the water reduce. When there is almost no water left add 2-3 cups water so the carrots and apples soften a little.
- Stir the mixture all the time, until the water reduce. Depending on the carrots or apples you may notice that there will be a need to add more water.
- When the mixture is almost water free and soft add in the ground walnuts. Continue to cook and stir until they form homogeny mixture.
- When done, let the mixture to cool down.
- Using your hands form ball shapes and roll them into ground walnuts.
- Enjoy…
Cooking tip: They are freeze friendly and you can use them for up to a
month.
