Sauteed Apples With Currants And Cognac Recipes

SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm.

WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE WITH COGNAC

Steps:

• Put the figs, kumquats, prunes, sugar, Cognac and lemon zest in a saucepan with 2 cups/500 ml water and bring to a boil. Cook until the fruits are plump and the sauce syrupy. Turn off the heat and let the fruit macerate for 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish (a cut glass bowl looks lovely) and let cool. Serve with creme fraiche and toasted almonds, or with a big spoonful of vanilla ice cream.

SAUTEED APPLES WITH GINGER SNAP CRUMBLE

Steps:

• For the ginger snap crumble: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the ginger snap crumbs, flour, sugar and salt. Using your fingers, work in the pieces of butter. Large clumps will form; this is what you want. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the sauteed apples: Meanwhile, over medium heat, melt the butter in an enameled cast-iron skillet over medium heat until golden in color, about 2 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, ginger, lemon zest, juice and pumpkin pie spice. Toss to coat all the apples. Add the apple mix to the skillet and saute until tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Divide the apples and crumb topping among plates. Top with the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED APPLES W/RAISINS & COGNAC (#8)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a non-stick skillet. Add apples & sprinkle w/sugar.
• Saute (stirring constantly w/a wooden spoon) till apples begin to get tender (about 2-3 min).
• Add raisins & saute for a couple of min to heat them through & continue to cook the apples.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the cognac & swirl the apples around til it is well-mixed into the sauce.
• Serving Suggestions: If you want to serve hot (or warm), use apple mixture to top pound cake slices or vanilla ice cream & sprinkle w/the chopped pecans. -- If you want to serve cold, refrigerate mixture till ready for use & then assemble the desserts as already stated.