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Apple Tansey

This colonial American dessert recipe dates back to the 18th century. One taste and you'll see why it has endured the test of time!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 slices
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • 8" Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Fuji apples cored and sliced thin
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp whipping cream (or heavy cream)
  • 2 tsp rose water can sub with 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • Core your apples and cut into thin slices.
  • Preheat your oven broiler to 550 degrees.
  • In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the apples to the melted butter, arranging as desired. Cook about 5 to 8 minutes, turning as needed, until slightly softened. Allow to caramelize as you prepare the egg mixture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whipping cream, rose water, nutmeg, and sugar until smooth. Pour over apples and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the edges and bottom are set.
  • Move the skillet into the oven under the broiler and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the egg is completely cooked.
  • Remove skillet from oven and carefully flip onto a large flat plate.
  • Slice and serve garnished with powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple
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