Lunch: Apple Tarte Tatin

As my family and close friends know, donuts are one of my absolute favorite foods. But not just any donuts – apple fritters. And this apple tarte tatin could take the place of an apple fritter on any day. The warm caramel bubbles through the crisp apples

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Apple Tarte Tatin

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 or 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and quartered

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF.
Simmer 1/2 cup sugar, water, lemon juice and salt in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pan, until the mixture is golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the dream, butter and vanilla. Allow the caramel to cool slightly.
Arrange the apples in the semi-cooled caramel, packing them tightly together. Set aside.

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