Minted Apples

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup reserved lamb drippings or bacon drippings
• 2 tablespoons mint jelly
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint (optional)

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; add shallots and garlic, and sauté until tender. Stir in sugar.
2. Add apple, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until lightly caramelized. Add vinegar, drippings, and jelly; cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately, or chill, if desired; reheat just before serving. Sprinkle with fresh mint, if desired.