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Saffron-infused Rustic Apple Peda | Indian sweet with a Canadian twist
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Apple Peda | Saffron-infused Rustic Indian Sweet Made with Ontario Apples

Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 16 pieces
Author Puneeta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated apples
  • 1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 1/2 cup sugar castor or cane - I use the latter
  • 1-2 tbsp almond milk or regular milk if needed
  • 2 tbsp slivered pistachios optional
  • 1/2tsp saffron

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a non-stick pan and let it heat.

  2. Add grated apples in the pan and let them sit and cook. The liquid will take a while to evaporate. Keep the mixture moving so it doesn't over-caramelize.

    Saffron-infused Rustic Apple Peda | Indian sweet with a Canadian twist

  3. This may take 15-20 mins.

  4. Heat a tbsp of milk for 15 secs and add the saffron strands. Let them sit and infuse.  

  5. Add the paneer, sugar and saffron milk mixture and toss and mix,

    Cook for another 15 minutes. Toss occasionally.

    Saffron-infused Rustic Apple Peda | Indian sweet with a Canadian twist

  6. Spread the mixture out on parchment paper and shape into slightly flattened spheres. Your hands will feel greasy from the mixture and that's ok.

    With your thumb press a dimple into the top.

    Saffron-infused Rustic Apple Peda | Indian sweet with a Canadian twist

  7. Top with slivered pistachios. Craft leaf-like faux apple tops if you're taking pictures. 

    Saffron-infused Rustic Apple Peda | Indian sweet with a Canadian twist