Cider-Poached Apples (Bottom right) 


Food Styling: Jamie Kimm
Prop Styling: Marina Malchin

Cider-Poached Apples

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 45 min (plus cooling)
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: 8 servings

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 2 star anise pods, 2 wide strips orange zest and 1 split vanilla bean in a pot; bring to a simmer. Peel, halve and core 4 apples; poach in the cider mixture until tender, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the liquid.