Is it just us, or does Winter always seem like the longest of the 4 seasons? Even here in Florida where it feels like Summer most of the time! Luckily, we’ve got more hearty and warming fall/winter recipes to share with you! Today we are sharing a decadent vegan dessert from Devyn Howard – Baked Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream and Almond Butter Caramel! These apples make a perfect winter-time dessert, and as Devyn might say, cruelty-free dessert tastes extra sweet!
Ingredients
For the apples:
-2 apples (I used honey crisps)
-2 tbs vegan butter (I like Earth Balance)
-.5 tbs cinnamon
-.5 tbs sugar
-two scoops vegan vanilla ice cream (I like Vegallia brand!)
For the caramel:
-1/4 cup coconut oil
-1/4 real maple syrup
-2 tbs almond butter
-salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place your apples on a cutting board and slice off the top of each apple. De-core the apple without penetrating all the way to the bottom. Carve out the apple so it’ll work like a bowl. Place on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the vegan butter, then mix it with the cinnamon and sugar. Drizzle the butter mixture over the apples. Place the apples in the oven for about twenty minutes, or until slightly browned and tender.
While the apples are baking, combine the caramel ingredients in a bowl. Mix well & set aside. Remove the apples from the oven, and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each apple “bowl”. Drizzle with the caramel and enjoy!
By Devyn Howard
