Roasted apples and fennel

  • 2 tbs butter

  • 2 apples

  • 1 fennel bulb

  • 6 shallots

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • 1/4 tsp allspice

  • salt and pepper

Melt 2 tbs butter in a large ovenproof skillet. 

Add 2 Gala apples and 1 fennel bulb (both cut into wedges) and 6 halved small shallots and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. 

Stir in 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1 tsp kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. 

Roast at 425 degrees, tossing once, until tender, 15 minutes. Add 1 more tbs butter and 2 tbs cider vinegar; toss until glazed, 1 minute. Top with fennel fronds.

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/roasted-apples-and-fennel-9827547

David DiLorenzo