In partnership with Tessa Sharr (@madebytessalin).

Inspired my @foodmymuse's radish butter tower, this apple-forward version is layered with Kerrygold Cinnamon Sugar butter, creamy unsalted butter, bright lemon zest, flakey sea salt, and fall-spiced candied pecans. Finished with crisp apple slices and served with fresh bakery bread, this show-stopping tower is the perfect centerpiece for cozy fall gatherings.

Best For: Appetizers, Snacking
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 SweeTango® apple
• 2 sticks Kerrygold Cinnamon & Sugar Butter, room temperature
• 2 sticks Kerrygold unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream, divided
• 2 cups pecans, chopped
• 6 Tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 ½  tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ Tbsp water
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 Tbsp flaky sea salt
• 1 loaf of bakery bread, for serving
  

Directions

1. In two separate bowls, whip the cinnamon and sugar butter with 1 tablespoon heavy cream and the unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon heavy cream until each is light and fluffy.

2. Candy the pecans: in a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and water. Warm over medium heat for 2 minutes until bubbly and smooth. Remove from heat, add the chopped pecans, and stir until they are fully coated. Spread on a sheet pan and let cool.

3. On a serving plate, spread a layer of cinnamon and sugar butter and sprinkle with flaky salt.

4. Add a layer of unsalted butter, followed by candied pecans and lemon zest. 

5. Repeat the layers until you've used all the butter. 

6. Thinly slice the apple into triangles: cut the whole apple into quarters, then slice on a mandolin.

7. Tuck apple slices into the butter tower, covering the sides and top.

8. Serve immediately with slices of fresh bakery bread!