Apple Flan

Directions

  1. 1Add diced apples and milk to the blender.
  2. 2Blend the apples and milk until smooth.
  3. 3Add the eggs, condensed milk, and cornstarch to the blender.
  4. 4Blend everything again for a minute until well combined.
  5. 5In a pan, add the sugar and spread evenly.
  6. 6Melt the sugar on medium heat, stirring carefully as it starts to melt.
  7. 7Add water little by little and mix carefully.
  8. 8Pour the caramel into the flan mold and spread it to the edges.
  9. 9Cut a few apple slices and place them on the caramel base.
  10. 10Pour the flan mixture over the caramelized apples.
  11. 11Cover the mold with aluminum foil, making sure to seal it well around the edges.
  12. 12Place the mold inside a larger pot.
  13. 13Add hot water to the pot until it reaches halfway up the mold.
  14. 14Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  15. 15Turn off the heat, remove the aluminum foil carefully, and let the steam escape.
  16. 16Check if it is cooked by inserting a toothpick.
  17. 17Remove the mold from the pot, let it cool, and then refrigerate.

Ingredients

  • 2 apples
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 400 grams condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 50 ml water

Equipment

knifecutting boardblenderpanspatulaflan moldaluminum foillarge potkettletoothpick

Tips

  • Covering the flan with aluminum foil shortens the cooking time and prevents the top surface from burning.
  • Adding water to the caramel makes it more fluid and spreads more easily in the mold.
  • Use hot or cold water to bake in a bain-marie.