Bound to add charm to your meals, cherry apple sauce is a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors that can elevate any dish. Whether you're looking for a delectable topping for pancakes and waffles, a savory accompaniment to roasted meats, or a tangy addition to your favorite dessert, this versatile sauce has got you covered. With its vibrant red hue and irresistible aroma, cherry apple sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Let's dive into the world of cherry apple sauce, exploring its versatility and learning how to create a perfect batch that will tantalize your taste buds.
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CHERRY-APPLE SAUCE
Provided by Jayne Cohen
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine apple pieces and unsweetened apple juice in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in cherry preserves. Using potato masher or fork, mash mixture to chunky puree. (Sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve hot or cold.
RUSSIAN WALNUT-CHERRY LATKES WITH CHERRY-APPLE SAUCE
Provided by Jayne Cohen
Categories Berry Nut Breakfast Brunch Hanukkah Dried Fruit Apple Cherry Walnut Winter Kosher Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cherries in small bowl with enough hot water to cover; soak until plumped, about 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
- Blend both cheeses, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in processor just until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour, sugar, and salt and mix in, using on/off turns, just until blended. Transfer batter to large bowl. Mix in reserved cherries and chopped walnuts.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold whites into batter in 3 additions.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into skillet and spread to 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Using slotted spatula, transfer latkes to plates. Add more butter and oil as necessary and allow to get hot before adding more batter. Serve immediately with Cherry-Apple Sauce .
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH APPLE-CHERRY PAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Let roast stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400*F. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in an extra-large oven going skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast. Sear about 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast about 40 minutes to desired doneness (125*F for rare; 135*F for mediu-rare). Remove from oven. Transfer roast to a pan with sides; cover with foil.
- Place skillet on stove while roast rests. If necessary, add 1 Tbsp canola oil to drippings in skillet. Add shallots; cook over medium about 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. . Add broth and vinegar toskillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 minutes. Stir in apples, cherries, brown sugar, and mustard. Cook 3 mnutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add any juices from roast to sauce. Slice roast and serve with sauce.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh fruit: Use ripe cherries and apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Pit the cherries: Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a knife to cut around the pit and remove it.
- Peel and core the apples: Use a sharp knife to peel and core the apples.
- Use a variety of apples: For a more complex flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
- Add spices: Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- Sweeten to taste: Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also use a natural sweetener, such as stevia or monk fruit.
- Cook until thickened: Cook the sauce over medium heat until it has thickened. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold: Cherry apple sauce can be served warm or cold. It is delicious on pancakes, waffles, toast, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Cherry apple sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tart flavor, cherry apple sauce is a great addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a topping for pancakes or a side dish for roasted chicken, cherry apple sauce is sure to please. So next time you have some extra cherries and apples on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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