Poached Apples with Vanilla Yogurt

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Poached Apples with Vanilla Yogurt
55 min.
4
386kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Poached Apples with Vanilla Yogurt, a comforting dessert that elegantly combines natural sweetness and rich textures. Perfect for any occasion, this dish not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also complies with vegetarian and gluten-free diets, making it an excellent choice for gatherings with diverse dietary preferences.

Imagine succulent apples gently simmered in a fragrant mixture of fruity red wine, honey, and aromatic spices. The poaching process enhances the natural sweetness of the apples, transforming them into tender, flavorful delights that melt in your mouth. Served warm, these poached apples provide a cozy and inviting presentation that's sure to impress your guests.

To elevate this dish further, we pair the apples with a luscious vanilla yogurt sauce, enriched by the natural sweetness of honey and the exotic fragrance of real vanilla beans. This creamy topping contrasts beautifully with the warm poached apples, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a rich syrup from the poaching liquid, each bite promises a burst of deliciousness.

With a total preparation time of just 55 minutes, this recipe makes a perfect appetizer or snack that's light yet satisfying. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a special treat for a loved one, or simply treating yourself, these Poached Apples with Vanilla Yogurt will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • medium braeburn apple cored peeled
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey 
  • strip optional: lemon white trimmed ( pith )
  • strips orange zest white trimmed ( pith )
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 cups red wine fruity (such as Syrah or Zinfandel)
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  •  vanilla pod split
  •  star anise whole
  • cup greek yogurt 2% greek-style

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine wine, sugar, orange juice, orangepeel, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, star anise,and 2 cups water in a large heavy saucepanover medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirringuntil sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add apples; reduceheat to low and simmer, occasionallyrotating apples, until tender when piercedwith a sharp knife, 25-30 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer applesto a plate and set aside. Strain poachingliquid in pan into a small saucepan, discardingsolids in strainer. Set saucepan overmedium-high heat and simmer, stirringoccasionally, until poaching liquid is syrupyand reduced to about 3/4 cup, 10-15minutes (syrup will thicken as it cools).
  4. Combine yogurt and honey in a smallbowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean;whisk until the yogurt sauce is smoothand well blended.
  5. Divide yogurt sauce among plates.
  6. Placewarm apples on top.
  7. Drizzle syrup over.
  8. Per serving: 323 calories, 1 g fat, 74 g carbohydrate
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein7.03%
Fat2.38%
Carbs90.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.22
Glycemic Load
37.67
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.6278260168822%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.03mg
Petunidin
1.78mg
Delphinidin
1.81mg
Malvidin
12.46mg
Peonidin
1.16mg
Catechin
8.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
17.12mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
3.11mg
Naringenin
2.04mg
Apigenin
0.12mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
8.29mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385.75kcal
19.29%
Fat:0.9g
1.38%
Saturated Fat:0.11g
0.72%
Carbohydrates:76.56g
25.52%
Net Carbohydrates:71.58g
26.03%
Sugar:66.77g
74.19%
Cholesterol:2.5mg
0.83%
Sodium:24.46mg
1.06%
Alcohol:9.54g
100%
Alcohol %:3.09%
100%
Protein:5.94g
11.89%
Vitamin C:19.64mg
23.81%
Fiber:4.99g
19.94%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.82%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.74%
Potassium:434.5mg
12.41%
Phosphorus:114.35mg
11.44%
Calcium:87.99mg
8.8%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.61%
Selenium:5.48µg
7.83%
Magnesium:28.91mg
7.23%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.83%
Iron:0.93mg
5.17%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.45%
Vitamin K:4.66µg
4.44%
Copper:0.09mg
4.39%
Folate:16.47µg
4.12%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.56%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.51%
Vitamin A:148.93IU
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.59mg
2.94%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.42%
Source:Epicurious