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!
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
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