Five Spice Apple Butter Food

FIVE SPICE APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large pan, cook apples and cider over a low heat until soft. about 20 minutes.
• Using a food mill, blender, food processor, etc, puree the apples. Measure the amount of puree and add half as much brown sugar. Add the five spice powder. Return to the pan and cook over a low heat, uncovered, until thick and bubbly, roughtly one and a half hours. Stir occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 200.
• Place jars, lids, and rings, on a cookie sheet in the oven for 10 minutes to sterilize. When ready remove from oven and pour hot butter into the jars, tightly sealing with lids and rings. Invert (lid side down) on the countertop and leave to rest for at least one hour (this will seal the jars). Flip right side up and store in a dark cool cupboard or pantry. Refrigerate after opening.

SPICED APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, stirring often., Remove from the heat. Stir in raisins and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each into four squares. , Spoon 1/2 cup apple mixture into the center of each square; fold diagonally in half and press edges to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet., In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon; brush over pastry. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

FIVE SPICE APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC / Gas Mark 6. Lightly grease an oven-proof dish.
• Roughly chop the apples into bite-sized chunks and place in a large saucepan.
• Add the raisins, 5-spice and about 100mls of water.
• Cover with a lid and leave to cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping in a large mixing bowl, and mix thoroughly.
• Add the orange zest or orange extract to the cooked apples and stir well.
• Pour the apple mixture into the prepared dish. Cover with the crumble mixture and spread it out fully to give an even topping.
• Bake for about 25 mins in the oven, until golden brown.
• To make the Ginger Cream, simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Serve the hot crumble with a dollop of the Ginger Cream on the side.