Autumn Apple Sauce Food

AUTUMN APPLE ONION PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine onion, apple, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, thyme, and rosemary in a skillet; cook and stir mixture over medium heat until onion is lightly browned and apples are softened, about 15 minutes. Sweeten with brown sugar to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
• Arrange pork chops in a separate skillet; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil over pork chops. Cook pork chops over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer pork chops to a serving dish and top with apple-onion topping. Serve immediately.

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with apples., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in barbecue sauce, apple cider and honey; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken and apples. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally.

AUTUMN APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and butter; beat well.
• In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
• Add the chopped apples and nuts. Mix together well.
• Pour into a well greased 9x13-inch pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
• For the butter sauce: Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan on low heat. Add the sugars and evaporated milk. Heat slowly, do not let boil.
• Serve with apple cake. You may dollop each individual piece with whipped cream as well.
• Delicious!

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD WITH A MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make Dressing: Add all the ingredients for the maple dijon vinaigrette to a small mason jar. Shake to mix.
• Layer Salad: Add the spinach to a medium size bowl or plate.
• Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon.
• Dress and Toss: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad, toss and serve.

AUTUMN PORK STEW

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, place olive oil and bacon and cook over medium high for 8-10 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
• Add the onions and lower heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic and cook for one minute.
• With a slotted spoon or spider, remove bacon and onion mixture to a large bowl.
• Lay pork pieces out and salt and pepper both sides.
• Heat the pot with the bacon fat to medium high and once hot, sear meat in three or four batches. Do not over crowd pan and sear each side for three to four minutes. Remove to bowl with bacon and onions as you sear each batch. The searing process should take 30-40 minutes total. Don't rush this step; just make sure each piece is nice and golden brown.
• Once the last batch is done, pour the bowl back in the pot and add the white wine. Stir to get all brown bits from bottom of pot.
• Add carrots, apples, apple sauce, one can of stock and bay leaves. Bring to boil, lower to a simmer, and place cover partially on. Simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally.
• After two hours, add second can of stock and the potatoes and bring to a rolling simmer. Cook five minutes then add squash and cook for an additional 15 minutes. (Be careful at this point as the mixture will be thick and if not watched, may stick and burn). The pork is very tender so as you stir, try not to break the meat up too much.
• Once the potatoes and squash are cooked, serve stew in bowls.

AUTUMN APPLE-PEAR CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Submerge 6 empty half-pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
• Combine apples, pears, onion, vinegar, sugar, cherries, lemon, mustard seeds, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves in a wide, nonreactive 4-quart pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once it bubbles, reduce heat to medium; simmer gently, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and a spoon drug through leaves a trail that doesn't fill in immediately, about 1 hour. Toward the end of the cooking, make sure to stir every minute or so to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
• Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot. Using a wide-mouth funnel, carefully ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Check headspace again and add more chutney if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from the top.
• Wipe jar rims, apply lids and rings (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
• Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

AUTUMN APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Peel, core and cut the apples into large chunks, tossing them with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• 2. Place the apples and remaining ingredients in a large, heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially and cook until apples are very tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover the pot and cook 5 minutes more.
• 3. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Coarsely mash the apples with the cooking juices. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, until ready to use, up to 5 days.

AUTUMN CHICKEN AND APPLE STEW

Steps:

• Spray large casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium high temperature.
• Add chicken and cook, turning to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Spread mustard over chicken pieces; add warm broth, vinegar, cloves and carrots; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes. Add apples and cook 5 minutes. Add cabbage, stirring into liquid.
• Cook, covered, about 10 minutes more or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
• With slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to warm serving bowl and keep warm.
• Stir applesauce into liquid; boil on high temperature 5 minutes and pour over chicken and vegetables.
• Serve with brown rice, if desired.