Asparagus with Apple Vinaigrette

Title:
Asparagus with Apple Vinaigrette

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Vegetables,
Fruits,
Dressings,
Canadian




Ingredients:





   3/4 c  Apples; peel,core,quarter


     1 c  Water


     1 tb Honey


   1/4 c  Red wine vinegar


   1/2 c  Garlic clove,peel,mince


     1 ts Dijon mustard


     1 tb Lemon juice,fresh squeeze


 1 1/2 ts Brandy


   1/2 c  Vegetable oil


          Salt


          Pepper


 1 1/2 lb Asparagus,cook tender crisp






 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.


 


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