Good Day Cafe: Hudson Valley Apple Pie

Good Day Cafe: Hudson Valley Apple Pie

Apple pie from Crown Maple in Dover Plains, New York will be served at the Presidential Inaugural luncheon.

Chef Jacob Griffin and owner Robb Turner prepared the dessert in the Good Day Cafe.

Maple Caramel Sauce

Served at the Inaugural Luncheon, 2013

Ingredients

4 ounces butter

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup maple syrup, dark amber

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add sugar and salt.

Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely dissolved, then adjust heat to medium and boil 2 minutes longer.

Add maple syrup and boil, stirring frequently, until sauce is thick, smooth, and coats a spoon, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat and hold warm for serving.