Recipes with Apples
You could bake pies and make the baby his applesauce—or you could turn those crisp autumn beauties into dinner. Their slightly tart sweetness can be married perfectly with savory meats and spices, making either of the comforting, simple skillet meals detailed below a surefire hit with everyone at the table.
Each recipe calls for 2 large apples, cored (and peeled, if you prefer). Many varieties will work; Granny Smith, Gala, Jonagold, and Gravenstein are some of our favorites for cooking.
By Cyd Mcdowell
- If you have pork chops
Pork Chops with Apples
Season 4 eight- ounce chops with salt, pepper, and a dash of cumin.
In a large skillet, brown the chops in a tablespoon of olive oil, 4 to 5 minutes a side.
Remove them from the pan and set aside, covered.
Pour out about half the pan juices and return the pan to heat. Add a chopped onion and sauté it for 5 minutes.
Cut the apples into thick rounds. Add them to the pan with a few sprigs of fresh thyme and a tablespoon of cider vinegar.
Cook for 5 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
Return the meat to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.
Spoon the apples and onions onto 4 dinner plates. Top each with a chop and serve.
- If you have chicken breasts
Chicken-Apple Curry
Slice 2 large breasts into 1-inch pieces.
In a large pan, brown the chicken in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken; set aside.
Add a chopped red onion to the pan. Reduce heat and sauté for 3 minutes.
Chop the apples into chunks. Add them to the pan with a tablespoon of orange juice and 2 teaspoons of curry powder.
Cook until the apples are tender, 4 minutes.
Stir in a 24-ounce can of coconut milk and the chicken. Simmer until the liquid has thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
Serve the mixture over jasmine rice. Sprinkle with chopped cashews, if desired.
- If you have Cornish Game Hens
Cornish Game Hens with Apples
Preheat oven to 425° F. In a large pan, cook 4 sliced scallions in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft, about 3 minutes.
Add 1/2-inch chunks of apples to the pan with a tablespoon of herbes de Provence (or dried thyme leaves). Cook for 4 minutes while stirring. Add 1/3 cup of chicken broth; cook for 2 minutes more, then remove from heat.
Add 3 cups of crumbled cornbread and 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, tossing gently to combine.
Place 4 game hens on a rimmed, lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon the stuffing into the cavity of each hen and tie the legs with butcher twine.
Sprinkle the hens with salt and pepper and dot each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter. Bake until the juices run clear, 50 minutes to an hour. Serve immediately.
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