Best 7 Apple Risotto Recipes

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# A Risotto Dish That Will Tingle Your Taste Buds: Apple Risotto

Apple risotto is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the creaminess of risotto. This delectable dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The risotto is made with Arborio rice, which is a short-grain rice that is known for its ability to absorb flavors and create a creamy texture. The apples are peeled and diced, then sautéed in butter until they are tender and slightly caramelized. The rice is then added to the pan along with some white wine and chicken broth. The mixture is simmered until the rice is cooked through and the risotto is creamy. Finally, the risotto is stirred with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

This article features two variations of apple risotto: a classic version and a version with sausage. The classic version is a simple yet elegant dish that lets the natural flavors of the apples and risotto shine through. The version with sausage adds a savory richness to the dish, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. Both versions of the risotto are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So whether you're looking for a classic or a more robust flavor, you're sure to find the perfect apple risotto recipe in this article.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON APPLE RISOTTO



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The beauty of this dish is it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A bit of savory, a touch of sweet and the perfect creaminess of the risotto make it a game-changer. Feel free to replace the consomme with chicken or vegetable broth if desired. You can also use white wine instead of red. -Evan Young, Studio City, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium Fuji apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 cups condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 tablespoons butter
2 large yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and roughly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss apples in 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat apple juice and consomme over medium-low heat. , In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions; saute until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice and onions begin to brown, 4-6 minutes., Add wine; cook, stirring, until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in hot apple juice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in apples, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; cook until apples are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes., Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY BREAKFAST RISOTTO



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Cranberries and apples are tart enough to balance the sweetness in this hearty dish that's fun for an after-presents breakfast on Christmas morning. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 4-quart slow cooker on high heat until melted. Add rice; stir to coat. Add apples, brown sugar, salt and spices. Stir in milk and apple juice., Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender, 3-4 hours, stirring halfway. Stir in cranberries during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DUCK AND APPLE RISOTTO WITH BACON, SAGE, AND FOREST MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Duck     Dinner

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ pound sliced bacon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large (1-pound) duck breasts
4 cups fresh wild mushrooms
1 large onion, diced
2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1 cup dry cider
6 cups good chicken stock
2 large apples, cored and diced
15 fresh sage leaves, minced, plus whole sprigs, for garnish
Cider syrup, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside. 2. Liberally season duck breasts with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the skin and flesh with your fingers. Add duck to skillet, skin-side down, and cook until skin is crisp, about 5 minutes. (The duck breasts should render all the fat you need to cook the rest of this recipe.) Flip duck breasts and cook 2 minutes more. Move duck to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Leave duck fat in skillet. 3. Add mushrooms and onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice is glossy, about 2 minutes. Add cider and cook, stirring, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Pour ½ cup chicken stock into rice and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost entirely evaporated. Repeat with another ½ cup stock. Add apples and minced sage. Add another cup stock and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated. Repeat this step, stirring continuously, until rice is tender but not soft, about 30 minutes. Off heat, taste and adjust seasoning. 4. Remove duck from oven and cut breasts against the grain into ½-inch-thick slices. Serve risotto in a wide, shallow bowl with a fan of duck slices on the side and bacon crumbled over top. Garnish with a sage sprig and drizzle with cider syrup, if using.

DUCK AND APPLE RISOTTO WITH BACON, SAGE AND FOREST MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Duck     Braise     Dinner     Lunch     Apple

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ pound sliced bacon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large (1-pound) duck breasts
4 cups fresh wild mushrooms
1 large onion, diced
2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1 cup dry cider
6 cups good chicken stock
2 large apples, cored and diced
15 fresh sage leaves, minced, plus whole sprigs, for garnish
Cider syrup, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside. 2. Liberally season duck breasts with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the skin and flesh with your fingers. Add duck to skillet, skin-side down, and cook until skin is crisp, about 5 minutes. (The duck breasts should render all the fat you need to cook the rest of this recipe.) Flip duck breasts and cook 2 minutes more. Move duck to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Leave duck fat in skillet. 3. Add mushrooms and onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice is glossy, about 2 minutes. Add cider and cook, stirring, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Pour ½ cup chicken stock into rice and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost entirely evaporated. Repeat with another ½ cup stock. Add apples and minced sage. Add another cup stock and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated. Repeat this step, stirring continuously, until rice is tender but not soft, about 30 minutes. Off heat, taste and adjust seasoning. 4. Remove duck from oven and cut breasts against the grain into ½-inch-thick slices. Serve risotto in a wide, shallow bowl with a fan of duck slices on the side and bacon crumbled over top. Garnish with a sage sprig and drizzle with cider syrup, if using.

APPLE-PUMPKIN RISOTTO WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS (VEGAN)



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This is a hearty, comforting, autumn delight from BUST magazine's new column, "Nickel and Dined" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, where she presents cheap, fancy, healthy, vegan recipes. Whatever you do, do not omit the caramelized onions. They really pull together all the other flavors. This recipe takes time to make, but it's actually quite easy to throw together, especially if you have all the fruits and vegetables chopped and ready to go before you begin (or recruit a sous chef for that job). Trust me...it's well worth the wait.

Provided by Prose

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs sugar pumpkin (or any winter squash)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm on the stove top
2 green apples, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, then prepare the pumpkin. Hack it in half and remove the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon (Tip; clean the seeds, drizzle them with olive oil, and bake at 350 degrees fro 15 minutes for a delectable snack.) Place pumpkin face down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake for about 35 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove, let cool, then peel or slice off the skin and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • While the pumpkin is baking, prepare the caramelized onions. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the 2 sliced onions, and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, leaving a little gap for steam to escape. Stir occasionally. Onions should turn a mellow amber color. Remove cover and turn heat up to medium. Stir often for 10 more minutes or until nice and dark.
  • Start the risotto right after beginning the onions. Have broth warming on the stove before you begin. Preheat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in the oil for about 7 minutes, stirring often. Add the rice, and stir to coat. Add wine, apples, and 1 cup broth. Stir until most of the broth is absorbed. Repeat this step, adding 1 cup of broth at a time, stirring occasionally, until you have 1 cup left. It should take about 45 minutes. Add the pumpkin (it should be ready by this point) and the last cup of broth and stir. When most of the liquid has been absorbed, add the nutmeg and cinnamon. Also add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Cook for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Let sit for 10 minutes, then serve in bowls and top with caramelized onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 10.7, Protein 6.3

APPLE BREAKFAST RISOTTO



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Categories     Breakfast     Casserole/Gratin

Yield some people

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced
2 Cups Apple Juice
2 Cups Water
2 1/2 cups Arborio Rice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, sliced

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in your lined or sprayed crockpot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours overnight. Serve warm for breakfast, or separate out into individual containers for meal prep.

APPLE RISOTTO



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Yield 4 dinner servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Olive Oil
Pancetta, chopped or diced or whatever- about 3-4 slices
2 cloves garlic, crushed (I use the frozen cubes)
1 ½ C Arborio rice
3 C apple cider
4 C chicken stock
~ ½ tsp cinnamon
~ ¼ tsp dry mustard
~ 1 tbsp grade A maple syrup
3 tbsp unsalted butter
~ ¼- ½ C grated parmigiano cheese

Steps:

  • 1) In a sauté pan, combine the olive oil (you don't need much, just a little to keep the pancetta from initially sticking) and pancetta over medium heat. Add garlic. Sauté for a few minutes- the garlic can brown lightly, and the fat from the pancetta will start to render. The pancetta should get cooked, but probably won't get crispy. If, after the fat is rendered, you think there's too much in the pan, just pour some off. You don't need more than maybe a few tablespoons in the bottom of the pan to coat the rice. 2) In a small saucepan, heat the apple cider and chicken stock (mixed), until it's steaming, but not boiling. Add the cinnamon, dry mustard, and maple syrup, and mix in. 3) Add the rice to the sauté pan and stir for ~ 2 minutes, until it is almost opaque. Add the cider/stock mixture by the ladleful until the rice is just covered, and turn the heat up to high. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the stock begins to be absorbed. As the level of stock drops, add more by the ladleful to keep the rice covered, and stir almost constantly. The rice should cook for probably about 20 minutes, until it is plumped and al dente, but tender and creamy. 4) Remove the rice pan from the heat, add the butter and parmigiano, and mix until the butter is melted and the cheese is mixed in. Makes 4 dinner size servings or around 6-8 side servings.

Tips:

  • Use medium-grain rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice is the best choice for risotto because it has a high starch content, which creates a creamy texture.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid to the rice in small increments, stirring constantly, to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and develop a creamy texture.
  • Use flavorful liquid: Use a flavorful liquid, such as broth or wine, to add depth of flavor to the risotto.
  • Stir constantly: Stir the risotto constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pan and to help it develop a creamy texture.
  • Cook until al dente: The risotto is cooked when it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. It should not be mushy.
  • Add cheese and butter: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in some grated cheese and butter to add richness and flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately, while it is still hot and creamy.

Conclusion:

Apple risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect apple risotto that will impress your family and friends.

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