Jo Pratt's apple & Freixenet sauce
The most versatile sauce you could wish for. It's light, fruity and easy to make. Jo Pratt says: "In the cold winter months it is best friends with a roast chicken dinner, roast pork, belly of pork, or pork chops. During the summer I like to serve it when having a barbeque to accompany burgers (especially chicken burgers), chorizo or your usual pork sausages, or mixed into mayonnaise to serve with a roast chicken salad."
- Serves: 6
What you need:
- 5 medium sized Bramley apples
- 25g butter
- 1 star anise
- 150ml Freixenet Cordon Negro
What you do:
- Peel, core and finely slice the apples.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and when bubbling, stir in the apples and star anise.
- Pour in 100ml of the Freixenet. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 50ml of Freixenet if the sauce is becoming too dry. The finished sauce should be a moist fluffy consistency.
- Remove the star anise and serve hot, warm or chilled.
Cook's tip:
As an alternative to the fragrant star anise you could use a stick of cinnamon, or a sprig of fresh thyme.
Cava recommendation
I'd recommend drinking Freixenet Cordon Negro with Apple and Freixenet Sauce. It's fresh and fruity, so will add some Mediterranean warmth to your meal.
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Freixenet
Based in Catalonia in Spain, Freixenet is the world’s leading producer of sparkling wine. Founded in the 19th century, it remains a family owned business, but with an impressive portfolio of still and sparkling wine interests worldwide. Freixenet is available from leading supermarkets and all good off-licences. Freixenet Cordon Negro, Cordon Rosado and Cordon Oro are price £9.49. Elyssia Pinot Noir and Elyssia Gran Cuvé are available from Waitrose price £17.99. For more information, visit: www.Freixenet.co.uk.
