1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 16 slices
100 g granulated sugar
15 g butter
2 tbsp apple juice
1/8 tsp apple cider vinegar
/ Preparation
STEP 1
To make the candied pecans, boil the sugar and water in a saucepan on high heat. Then, add the pecans and boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat.
STEP 2
Place a piece of parchment paper of the pecans soaking in syrup. Let soak for 1-2 hours until slightly translucent.
STEP 3
Drain the pecans and spread them on tray in a single layer. Bake at 300º F on lowest fan speed for 20-25 mins until crispy.
STEP 4
Brush melted butter on both sides of loaf slices. Sprinkle brown sugar on both sides of the slices, letting it soak into the butter.
STEP 5
On low heat, grill the slices in the remaining melted butter until golden brown. Then, set aside on a colling rack.
STEP 6
Cook the bacon pieces on low heat until crispy.
STEP 7
To caramelize the apples, heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the sugar, stirring until it caramelizes. Then, stir in the butter.
STEP 8
Reduce the heat to medium and add the apples. Stir continuously.
STEP 9
Once the sugar and apples are fully incorporated, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally. When the caramel thickens, add the apple juice to thin it out. Apples are done when slightly puffy.
STEP 10
Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Then, strain the liquid from the apples (reserve it to use as a sauce if desired).
STEP 11
While warm, stir in the bacon. Place on toast and sprinkle with candied pecans.
Chef's tip
Candied pecans can be made days in advance. Caramelized apples can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
You can use whiskey or brandy instead of apple juice for a little kick.
