Honey-caramel ice cream sundaes with apples

Makes: 8 servings
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter (cut into small pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Blossom Bees' honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apples:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 large apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• Vanilla ice cream
• Toasted pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Sauce:
   • Put brown sugar, cream, butter, and honey in a pot.
   • Cook on low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil for 3 minutes.
   • Add spices, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir in vanilla. (You can make this ahead and reheat.)
2. Cook the Apples:
   • Melt butter in a large pan.
   • Add apple slices and sprinkle with brown sugar.
   • Cook for about 12 minutes until apples are soft and a bit brown.
3. Make the Sundaes:
   • Put ice cream in bowls.
   • Pour warm sauce over ice cream and add cooked apples on top.
   • Sprinkle with pecans if you like.

Cook's Note:

• The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Spring Harmony: Use Blossom Bees' Spring Wildflower Honey for a lighter, aromatic twist. Its subtle floral essence harmonizes with the spiced apples.
• Autumn Richness: Use Blossom Bees' Autumn Wildflower Honey for a comforting richness that complements the sautéed apples.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 35g
• Protein: 3g