Caramelized Cauliflower With Apples Walnuts And Dried Cranberries Recipes

CANDIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer to top of double boiler. Add cranberries. Cover berry mixture and place over simmering water. Cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from over water. Let cranberry mixture stand at room temperature overnight.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar on plate. Drain cranberries well. Add to sugar and turn to coat. Let dry at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. 2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When it is hot, add the butter. When it melts, place each floret, bud down, in the pan. Cook, using tongs to move the florets around but not turning them, for 5 minutes or until the tops caramelize. 3. Add the apple, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts and cranberries. Toss well and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives. Adapted from Evan Percoco