Cosmic Crisp® Celebration Cake

Ingredients

For poaching apples

>5 Cosmic Crisp® apples

3½ cups sparkling white wine

2 cups water

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

1-2 star anise

For cake

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened + more for greasing pan

1 cup granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons, divided

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ cup sparkling wine

1-2 teaspoons glittery sugar, if desired

Directions

 

Pro tips before baking

9-10 ounce Cosmic Crisp® apples are best suited for this recipe. Use the smallest of your bunch for the center

The apples may touch the outside of the pan – that’s OK

Gently smoosh the center apple in place. It may sit up a little higher than the other apples, like a star on a tree. It will settle a bit during baking.

The apples lose some color when fully baked

 

  1. Wash Cosmic Crisp® apples. Leave skin on. Then combine your poaching liquid.
  2. Stir together the wine, water and sugar in a large pot or 4-quart Dutch Oven. Drop in the vanilla bean and star anise; bring to a boil.
  3. Using a fork, pierce the bottoms of the Cosmic Crisp® apples in a cross pattern, about ¾” deep. Place apples in poaching liquid. Reduce heat down to medium low. Poach apples for 8 minutes or until just barely tender. Using a large slotted spoon, turn apples twice during poaching time. Carefully remove apples to a plate; cool slightly. Discard the anise and vanilla bean from poaching liquid. Return heat to high. Bring poaching liquid to boiling. Boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until liquid reduces to ½ cup and has a syrup-like consistency and turns light amber in color. Remove from heat; let cool. Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools. 
  4. Meanwhile, place rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake batter.
  5. Lightly butter the bottom of a 10” springform pan. Line with parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper and the sides of the pan. Set aside.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. 
  7. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat 1 minute more. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. Add the sparkling wine; beat 30 seconds more. (The mixture will look shaggy). Slowly add the dry mixture, beating on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of bowl; beat 30 seconds more.
  8. Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Smooth batter using a rubber scraper. Gently place the apples into the batter, making sure they do not touch the bottom of the pan. Evenly sprinkle the 2 teaspoons sugar on top.
  9. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the cake near the center apple. Loosely cover with parchment or foil if the cake starts to brown too much. 
  10. Transfer cake from oven; place on a wire rack. Cool completely, at least 2 hours.
  11. Using a table knife, gently loosen cake edges from sides of pan. Remove sides of springform pan.  Using a very wide spatula, transfer cake from bottom of springform pan to 12”  stand or plate. Gently brush wine reduction on top of cake, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with glittery sugar, if desired. 
  12. Using a serrated knife, cut cake into 8 to 10 slices, being extra careful when cutting through the apples. Serve cake slices with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

To make the Cosmic Crisp® Celebration Cake even more festive:

  • Add a touch of fresh ginger to the poaching liquid or the batter
  • Cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg bring a warm, cozy touch
  • Dust with red glittery sugar for extra gleam and a Valentine’s Day Treat

For the holidays try this Cosmic Crisp® Ornament Cake!

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Ingredients:⁠
🍎 4 Large Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Diced⁠
🍑 24 Oz Frozen Peach Slices⁠
🍋 1 Lemon, Juiced⁠
💧 3/4 Cup Filtered Water⁠
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Directions⁠
1. Add all ingredients to a large pot. Cover with a lid and place over medium heat.⁠
2. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently until the fruit has cooked down & is soft all the way through. A fork should easily pierce an apple. If the mixture is bubbling too much, reduce the heat to medium-low.⁠
Add everything to a blender, working in batches if needed. Blend until completely smooth, then pour back into the pot.⁠
3. Place back over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for about 10-15 minutes to cook down/thicken a bit more. This step is optional but recommended.⁠
4. Remove from the heat and let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.⁠

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Crispy sourdough, creamy burrata, perfectly balanced apple matchsticks, fresh basil & a drizzle of balsamic. This is the lunch you’ll make on repeat all autumn.⁠
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Ingredients:⁠
🍎 2 Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Cored & Diced⁠
🤎 8-10 Medjool Dates, Soaked 10 minutes & Pitted⁠
🥥 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk⁠
🤎 1 Tsp Cinnamon⁠
🤍 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract⁠
🌱 3 Tbsp Grass-Fed Gelatin⁠
💧 1/3 Cup Water⁠
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Instructions:⁠
1. In a small bowl, add the gelatin with the water. Mix well & allow to sit for 5 minutes to bloom.⁠
2. In a medium sized pot, add apples, soaked dates, coconut milk, cinnamon & sea salt. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the apples soften and the dates begin to break down. Add the vanilla.⁠
3. Place the mixture carefully into a high speed blender & blend until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot on low heat & whisk in gelatin until dissolved.⁠
4. Next, pour the mixture into silicone molds & chill 2–3 hours until firm. Pop them out & enjoy!⁠
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