Best Caramel Apple Shortcakes W Cider Reduction Recipes

CARAMEL APPLE SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• Make the shortcakes:
• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Into a bowl sift together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt and stir in zest. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat 1 cup of the cream with the vanilla until it just holds soft peaks. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, add the whipped cream, and with a fork combine the mixture until it just forms a dough. On a lightly floured surface knead the dough 6 times, or until it is just combined well, roll or pat it out 1/2 inch thick, and with a floured 4-inch cutter cut out a total of 6 rounds, gathering and rerolling the scraps. Brush the rounds with the additional cream or the milk and sprinkle them with the additional sugar. Bake the shortcakes on a greased baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden, transfer them with a spatula to a rack, and let them cool.
• Make the caramel apples:
• In a dry heavy skillet cook 1/2 cup of the sugar over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt and cook the sugar, stirring with a fork, until it is melted completely and turns a golden caramel. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the cream carefully. Return the skillet to the heat and whisk the caramel sauce until it is smooth. In a large heavy skillet cook the apples, each peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices, in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until they are browned lightly, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and cook the apples until they are soft and caramelized. Add the sauce to the apples and stir the mixture carefully.
• Break each shortcake in half, arrange 2 halves on each of 6 dessert plates, and spoon the apples over them.

CARAMEL-APPLE SHORTCAKES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Bake biscuits as directed on bag; place on wire rack. Brush tops with melted butter. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over biscuits. In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramel topping over medium heat just until warm. Stir in apple; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apple is crisp-tender. Split warm biscuits; fill and top with apple mixture. Top with whipped topping.

APPLE CIDER REDUCTION

Steps:

• In 6-8 quart stock pan, measure out 2 cups of apple cider.
• This will be approximately how much you will end up with when finished.
• Pour in the remaining apple cider.
• * If it is kept on an unrefrigerated store shelf, DO NOT use it.
• Place on stove top on medium heat and bring to a low boil .
• Cook over medium approximately 2-1/2 hours (yes, it does take this long). Stir occasionally (say every 30-45 minutes).
• As the cider begins to get close to desired level of reduction, the bubbles will get smaller & the boil will look somewhat "foamy". You'll need to reduce the heat slightly at this point so that it doesn't boil up or scorch.
• Remove from stove and let cool. Cider should be thick - almost like corn syrup or molasses when done.
• Pour into covered container of your choice (pint jar w/lid or condiment bottle with cap).
• Store in refrigerator and use as desired.