Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 18–22 min
Gear: Small knife + cutting board, bowl (for lemon water), toaster/oven, microwave-safe mug or small pot, spoon
Ingredients
- Waffle: 4 mini Belgian waffles (8–10 cm / 3–4″)
- Apple: 2 red-skinned apples, 10 ml lemon juice, 300 ml cold water, 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Ice Cream: 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (45–60 ml each)
- Salted Caramel (choose one)
- A. Store-bought salted caramel, 80–100 ml
- B. Microwave quick version: 8–10 soft caramel candies + 30 ml heavy cream or milk + a pinch of salt
Steps to Make It
Step 1 | Chill plates & scoops: Place 4 serving plates in the freezer 10 min. Scoop 4 balls of ice cream and freeze 10 min to firm.
Step 2 | Slice apples: In a bowl, mix 300 ml cold water + 10 ml lemon juice. Core the apples (keep the skin) and slice into half-moon pieces. Drop slices into the lemon water 2–3 min, drain; toss with 1 tsp sugar if you like.
Step 3 | Heat waffles: Toast waffles or bake at 180°C / 350°F for 2–3 min until crisp on the outside.
Step 4 | Warm the caramel:
- A Store-bought: Microwave 10–20 sec until pourable.
- B Quick version: In a mug, microwave caramels + cream/milk 30 sec, stir; repeat in 15-sec bursts, stirring until smooth (about 60–90 sec). Stir in a pinch of salt.
Step 5 | Assemble: On a chilled plate, place one waffle → one ice-cream scoop. Arrange apple slices overlapping around the scoop like petals.
Step 6 | Finish: Lightly brush warm caramel on the apples, then drizzle 1–2 tsp around the waffle. Serve immediately.
Cook Tips
- If the apple slices don’t bend easily, microwave them 8–10 sec to soften.
- Caramel too thick? Stir in 1–2 tsp milk/cream; don’t overheat or it will melt the ice cream.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or honey cornflakes.
Quick Reference
- Step 1: Chill plates + scoops, 10 min.
- Step 2: Slice apples → soak in lemon water 2–3 min → drain.
- Step 3: Toast waffles 2–3 min (180°C / 350°F).
- Step 4: Warm caramel (store-bought or microwave quick).
- Step 5: Waffle + ice cream + apple slices around.
- Step 6: Brush/drizzle caramel; serve right away.
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