"An Apple a Day"

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• 1 cup 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 item 4-5 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp; about 2 1/3 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 cup 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 item 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 cup 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 1 cup 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup 1/4 cup cake flour
• 1 cup 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 item 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 item Vanilla ice cream
• 1 item Six 5-6-ounce ramekins or custard cups

Equipment

Large skillet

How to make it

1. 1

   Measure and prepare butter, apples, light brown sugar, ginger, vanilla bean, apricot jam, brandy, lemon juice, slivered almonds, cake flour, powdered sugar, sugar, ginger, egg whites, butter, vanilla ice cream, and six 5-6-ounce ramekins or custard cups as listed.

2. 2

   Cook ginger, and ginger first until fragrant and softened, then add apples, vanilla bean, apricot jam, brandy, slivered almonds, and six 5-6-ounce ramekins or custard cups.

3. 3

   Stir in light brown sugar, cake flour, powdered sugar, and sugar and butter, lemon juice, egg whites, butter, and vanilla ice cream; cook using the technique indicated by the title until tender and evenly combined.

4. 4

   Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve at the intended temperature.