Name: Saffron Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white parts only, sliced into rings); 6 Granny Smith apples (unpeeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; ⅔ cup chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon saffron threads; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Saffron Apples

Cooked apples have a kind of lushness that suits chicken perfectly. Saffron contributes flavor and color, helping this dish rise to any occasion.

Always make sure to use a great quality extra virgin olive oil, we love Colavita.

Saffron Apples

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

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Servings

Ingredients

2 medium leeks white parts only, sliced into rings
6 Granny Smith apples unpeeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
⅔ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon saffron threads
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Thoroughly wash leeks to remove all traces of grit. Fill a bowl with cold water and add leeks, separating the rings. Swish water a bit to agitate leeks and scoop leeks off the top. All the grit and dirt will sink to the bottom.
In a large skillet, heat evoo over medium-high heat. Add apples to create a single layer in the pan. Season with salt and pepper. (Yes…salt and pepper! We are treating the apples as a savory ingredient here.) Brown on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, turn, and brown the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
Transfer apples to a large plate. Repeat until all of the apples are browned.
In the same pan, sauté leeks until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and saffron to the pan, bring to a boil. Return apples to the pan and simmer for an additional 2 minutes, being sure to coat apples with saffron broth.
Add chopped parsley. Transfer to a serving platter.
Delicious served alongside Chicken with Honey Roasted Cipollini Onions