Panna Cotta

Got a bit of unflavored gelatin in the cupboard to use up?  The perfect dessert that could get that used up is a Panna Cotta.  It's a great dessert that doesn't have too many ingredients and its great for a light dessert on a summer day.  The first time I tried this dessert, I think that I might of used a little too much gelatin but it was still sweet and tasted great.  But with a little less gelatin, its even better.



The recipe:
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
3 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
2 cups sliced apples
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
juice of one lemon

Place the milk in a saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin into the milk.  Let it stand for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.  Stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves, about 5 minute, but do not let the milk boil.  Add the cream, honey, sugar, and salt.  Stir until the sugar dissolves and remove from the heat.  Melt the butter in a sautee pan, add the apples and sautee.  Reserve some of the sauteed apples to put into the panna cotta, then add the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon to the rest.  Cook the apples in the sugar down so that the sugar makes a nice thick sauce for the panna cotta.  Pour the milk mixture into the dishes that they will be served in then add a little spoonful of the sauteed apples.  You should get about 6 serving.  Cool slightly then refrigerate until set, about 6 hours. Spoon the apples in syrup over and serve.

I used some silicon molds that I had laying around, but looks elegant in wine glasses or even little bowls.  I'd like to say that this dessert is easy and simple and great for anytime.   The apples that were just sauteed will add a crispness and the sauce will add another layer of flavor.
Happy chomps and nibbles.