Candy-Apple Coupes

Name: Candy-Apple Coupes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 Tbs. agave nectar; 9 oz. silken firm tofu; 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk; 1 cup turbinado sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 Tbs. creamy peanut butter; 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from pod; 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 18 tsp. ground nutmeg

15 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
3 Tbs. agave nectar
9 oz. silken firm tofu
1 1/2 cups plain soymilk
1 cup turbinado sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 Tbs. creamy peanut butter
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from pod
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
18 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

1

To make Praline: Combine nuts, sugar, and 1 Tbs.
2

water in saucepan.
3

Bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes, or until sugar is caramelized, swirling occasionally.
4

Stir in agave nectar.
5

Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes.
6

Cool, and crumble.
7

To make Apple Ice Cream: Puree tofu in food processor until smooth.
8

Add remaining ingredients, and puree until smooth.
9

Churn in ice cream maker.
10

Spread in rectangular baking pan, press Praline over top, and freeze until firm.
11

To make Candied Apples: Combine all ingredients and 2 Tbs.
12

water in saucepan.
13

Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, or until apples have softened.
14

Cool.
15

Cut Apple Ice Cream into 8 rounds with round cookie cutter, and place on plates.
16

Spoon Candied Apples on top and around sides.