Asparagus With Apple Vinaigrette
Ingredients
3/4 cup apples, peel,core,quarter
1 cup water
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup garlic clove,peel,mince
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice,fresh squeeze
1 1/2 tsp brandy
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 salt
1 pepper
1 1/2 lb asparagus,cook tender crisp
Preparation
VINAIGRETTE: 1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, simmer the apples and
honey in water until tender. 2. Cool in the pan and remove the
apples. 3. Place the apples in a food processor or blender and puree.
4. Add vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and brandy to the apple
puree and blend for one minute. 5. With machine running, add the
vegetable oil, blending until smooth. 6. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook or steam asparagus until tender. Arrange on individual serving
plates and cover with several spoons of vinaigrette.
Servings: 4
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