This year our beloved Gravenstein apple came on strong and fast. The crop is down because of warm weather in January, early drought and then rain right during bloom. If you love Gravensteins, don't miss this weekend's Gravenstein Apple Fair.
A sauce of apple juice, apple cider vinegar, black pepper and butter is delicious on both seared foie gras and roasted chicken. And what's just as good or even better is that it takes just minutes to make.
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