Cherry Cola Braised Apples Recipes

CHERRY COLA BAKED APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a small bowl, combine raisins, walnuts, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon. Place apples in baking dish. Fill the center with the fruit/nut mixture.
• Pour the soda over the apples. Dot each apple with 1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon.
• Bake until apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with sauce from the baking dish.

APPLE CHERRY COBBLER

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture and blend well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine pie fillings, lemon juice and vanilla; spoon over batter. , For topping, combine all ingredients; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and cake tests done. If necessary, cover edges with foil to prevent over-browning.

BRAISED APPLES WITH SAFFRON AND CIDER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add apples, and turn to coat. Stir in saffron, stock, cider, sherry, and currants, and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a bowl. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook sauce until reduced by half, about 10 minutes more. Season with pepper. Pour sauce over apples. Serve warm or at room temperature.