Cider-Braised Belgian Endive with Apples

Name: Cider-Braised Belgian Endive with Apples
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon, granulated sugar; , table salt; 4 , Belgian endive, medium sized (about 4 ounces each), wilted or bruised outer leaves discarded and each endive halved lengthwise; 1 , Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges; 1/2 cup, apple cider, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/2 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley leaves; , Ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Fruit
Vegetables
Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2002

Add a pinch of sugar and stick to the stovetop for tender braised endive with multidimensional flavor.

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SERVES 4

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