Cinnamon Madeleines With Winter Caramel Sauce

Cinnamon Madeleines With Winter Caramel Sauce
  • Author: James Martin

Indulge in a delightful treat with these aromatic vanilla madeleines coated in a dusting of cinnamon and sugar. Paired with a luscious winter caramel sauce infused with warming spices, these madeleines are perfect for sharing and savoring during cozy gatherings.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 225g/8oz butter
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 250g/9oz sugar
  • 250g/9oz plain flour
  • 2 tbsp clear honey
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 100g/3½oz caster sugar
  • 350ml/12fl oz double cream
  • 1 star anise
  • ½ cinnamon
  • 25g/1oz butter

Instructions

  • For the madeleines, preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 5 and butter the madeline tins.
  • Heat the butter until just melted.
  • Split the vanilla pods and scrape out the seeds, reserving the pod.
  • Place the sugar and flour into a bowl then add the vanilla seeds, honey and eggs then whisk in the melted butter until you have a nice smooth batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the tins, only half filling each indent.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden-brown. (Depending on the size of the madeleines, small ones may take only 8-10 minutes.)
  • Mix the ground cinnamon and sugar for dusting on a plate, then roll the madeleines quickly in the sugar to coat them thoroughly.
  • For the winter caramel sauce, heat the sugar in a pan until it turns a light golden-brown. Pour in half the cream and bring to the boil, stirring well.
  • Add the star anise, cinnamon, reserved vanilla pod and butter and the rest of the cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened and smooth.
  • Strain through a fine sieve into a serving bowl.
  • Serve the madeleines with the sauce. They can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4-6