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.

Anish Gaming
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This recipe is a delicious and easy way to impress your guests. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect dessert.


Brooke Edison
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect dessert.


Drake Chen
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious! The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect dessert.


Linden Mcilvena
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This recipe is delicious! The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect dessert.


Moazam Adrees
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This recipe is a must-try! The apples were cooked perfectly, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a delicious dessert.


Raylin Noble
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night, and it was a huge hit! The apples were tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really unique and delicious taste. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dess


Shinaaz Magerman
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This is a great recipe! The apples were cooked perfectly, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice flavor. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a delicious dessert. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Edogun Destiny
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The apples are always tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider give them a really nice depth of flavor. I've made this recipe many times, and it's always a hit.


Millie Loyd
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These apples are amazing! They're so tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider give them a really unique taste. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Mehran Gheybipoor
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of apples, saffron, and cider, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors melded together beautifully, and the apples were cooked to perfection. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and it was a r


Frieda Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! The apples were so tender and flavorful, and the saffron and cider gave them a really nice depth of flavor. I served them with pork chops, and it was a perfect match. My family loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again s


Atomic Pest
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I've tried many braised apple recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The saffron adds a really unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted before. The apples were cooked perfectly, and the cider syrup was the perfect finishin


Olayiwola Emmanuel
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OMG, these apples are heavenly! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of spice from the saffron. The cider adds a wonderful depth of flavor, and the whole dish just comes together so perfectly. I served them with vanilla ice crea


Naveed Mustafa
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As an experienced home cook, I'm always on the lookout for recipes that offer something unique and exciting. This recipe definitely fits the bill! The combination of apples, saffron, and cider is truly inspired, and the result is a dish that is both


Ndamononghenda Ndadinondubo
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I couldn't mess it up! The ingredients are simple and readily available, and the instructions are crystal clear. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to whip up this delicious


Musa Sibanyoni
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Wow! This recipe is a true winner. The combination of apples, saffron, and cider creates a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate. I followed the recipe precisely, and the result was nothing short of spectacular. The apples were perfectly tend