Stuffed Apples in Saffron Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
A delicately flavoured stuffing elevates the simple apple to an ambrosial delight!
Stuffed Apples in Saffron Sauce recipe - How to make Stuffed Apples in Saffron Sauce
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Makes 4 servings
For The Apples
4 medium sized apple
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
For The Stuffing
3/4 cup freshly made low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tbsp low fat milk
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp rose essence
For The Garnish
2 almonds (badam) , thinly sliced
Method
For the apples
For the stuffing
How to proceed
For the apples
- For the apples
- Cut the apples into halves and core the centres.
- Warm the saffron and rub with a little water until it leaves colour. Keep aside.
- Mix together the sugar, lemon juice, 2 cups of water and the apples in a non-stick pan and cook on a slow flame until they are soft.
- Remove the apples from the syrup and keep aside.
- Boil the syrup until thick. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
For the stuffing
- For the stuffing
- Blend together all the ingredients in a mixer till smooth and creamy. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Stuff each half of the apples with 2 tablespoons of the stuffing.
- Arrange them on a plate and pour the syrup on top. Refrigerate to chill.
- Serve chilled garnished with almonds.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 233 cal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.5 g |
| Fiber | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 293.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 75.7 mg |
| Sodium | 148.9 mg |
| Potassium | 167.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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soooooo delicious it just melt in mouth.very smooth texture.very easy tasty and healthy.