Fried Apples with Chocolate Drizzle & Maple Whipped Cream

Yield: 4 servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Bake Believe® Milk Chocolate Chips

For the apples:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 3 large apples cored, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces

For the whipped cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Ingredients:

1. Prepare the apples: Combine butter and maple syrup in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg, then add heavy cream. Continue stirring until fully incorporated, about 1 minute more. Add the apples and stir to coat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Set aside while preparing whipped cream.
2. Combine heavy cream and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Whip over medium-high speed until medium peaks have formed.
3. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave on low power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
4. Divide apples into 4 serving dishes. Drizzle with chocolate and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately and enjoy!