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Japanese-Style Apple Crumble Yule Log
An original Christmas Yule log that combines an ultra‑light Japanese biscuit, caramelized apples, a crunchy almond crumble, and vanilla‑flavored whipped cream. Perfect for the holidays, this dessert offers all textures: soft, crunchy, creamy and melt‑in‑your‑mouth.
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Critical Success Points
- • Caramelize the sugar without burning it
- • Achieve a firm, glossy meringue
- • Gently fold the meringue into the choux pastry
- • Do not overbake the Japanese biscuit so it remains pliable
- • Roll the log before the biscuit cools completely
Safety Warnings
- • The caramel is very hot; handle with kitchen gloves.
- • Use oven mitts to remove the sheet from the oven.
- • Raw eggs may contain salmonella; follow proper hygiene practices.
- • The alcohol added to the syrup is flammable; do not bring it to a boil.
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