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Apple Risotto
Paper-thin crisp apple slices that have been poached in sugar syrup and dried in a slow oven surround an apple serving dish filled with finely diced cooked apple. The sautéed apple has the texture of classic risotto. Whipped cream and rosemary sprigs complete the dish
Serves 4
	Crispy Apple Rings
2	large Washington apples
2 cups	water
1/2 cup	sugar
8	Washington apples
1	lemon
1/2 cup	water
4 tbsp	unsalted butter

	Risotto
1 tsp	cornstarch
1 tbsp	apple juice
4 tsp	unsalted butter
1 cup	apple juice
1 tbsp	Calvados (apple brandy)
4 tsp	sugar
1/4 cup	orange juice
1 cup	heavy (whipping) cream
-	seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean pod
1 tbsp	sugar

	Garnish
21	rosemary sprigs

	*To Make the Apple Rings*
-	Preheat the oven to lowest setting.
-	Line a baking sheet with a silicone sheet.
-	Peel the apples and cut off the tops and bottoms.
-	Slice into very thin horizontal slices on a mandoline or vegetable slicer.
-	Bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium heat and add the apple slices.
-	Reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 10 minutes.
-	Remove the slices and drain.
-	Spread the slices in a single layer on the silicone liner and bake overnight, or for 9 hours, until crisp.

-	To Prepare Apples for Presentation
-	Cut one-third off the top of each of 4 apples and scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
-	Squeeze some lemon juice over the apples and put a teaspoon of butter inside each.
-	Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute, 45 seconds on high.
-	The apples should be a bit firm, but cooked inside.
-	Unwrap them and set aside to cool.

	*To Make the Risotto*
-	Squeeze the remaining lemon juice into the water.
-	Peel the remaining apples and cut into very small dice, tossing the diced apples in the lemon-water mixture.
-	Mix the cornstarch and apple juice and set aside.

-	Heat a skillet over medium heat.
-	Stir in the sautéed mushrooms and peas.
-	Add 2 teaspoons of butter and add 3/4 cup of the diced apples.
-	Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the Calvados.
-	Avert your face and flame the Calvados, shaking the pan until the flames die down.
-	Add the apple juice, sugar, remaining apple dice and orange juice.
-	Cook until slightly reduced in volume.
-	Stir in the cornstarch mixture and blend.
-	Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until soft and cooked through.
-	Remove from heat and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter and 1 sprig of rosemary, stirring until the butter melts.
-	Remove the rosemary.

	To Serve
-	Beat the whipping cream until foamy.
-	Add the vanilla bean seeds.
-	Continue to beat and gradually add the sugar.
-	Beat until the cream stands in firm peaks.
-	Place in a pastry bag fitted with medium fluted tip.
-	Place apple slices around each plate in a circle.
-	Pipe a circle of cream in the center of each.
-	Fill the apples with the apple risotto and place 1 in the center of each plate.

-	Garnish each with 4 sprigs of rosemary.

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