BRAISED APPLES WITH SAFFRON AND CIDER

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Tender apples are braised in cider and sherry; saffron lends the dish its yellow hue, and dried currants punctuate the look.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
6 apples (about 2 pounds), such as Gala or Winesap, quartered and seeded
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons dried currants
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add apples, and turn to coat. Stir in saffron, stock, cider, sherry, and currants, and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a bowl. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook sauce until reduced by half, about 10 minutes more. Season with pepper. Pour sauce over apples. Serve warm or at room temperature.

joojooo stars
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These apples are also great for breakfast or brunch. They're a healthy and flavorful way to start your day.


MD:Maruf Hasan
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This is the perfect dessert to serve at a dinner party. It's elegant and delicious.


Farha Zara
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up all those extra apples I have in the fall.


Sudath Samarasinghe
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Md Rubail
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I served these apples with a dollop of whipped cream and they were absolutely divine.


Tadesse Sileshi
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the apples before braising them. It gave them a warm and cozy flavor.


Shamsher Khan
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was thick and syrupy.


Charne Williams
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The cider adds a nice tartness to the apples, which balances out the sweetness perfectly.


Arhum Asher
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I love the beautiful golden color that the saffron gives to the apples. It makes them look so festive and elegant.


Mrs shiggy
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The apples turned out perfectly and were a hit with my family.


Danish mayo Mayo g 786
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I'm not usually a fan of apples, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider added a touch of sophistication. I'll definitely be making this again.


SONIYAAKTAR SONIYA
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These braised apples were a delightful treat! The combination of saffron and cider gave them a unique and flavorful twist. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were the perfect dessert.