Stewed Apples with Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Stewed Apples with Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 firm Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional); 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 pound small elbow macaroni; 10 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

4 firm Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 pound small elbow macaroni
10 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
In a medium nonreactive saucepan, toss the apples with the Lemon zest, adding the sugar if you like slightly sweeter apples.
2
Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the apples give up some of their juice, but keep their shape.
3
Shake the pan from time to time to prevent sticking.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter and heat the oil over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onions and saute until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
7
While the onions are cooking, cook the macaroni in a large kettle of lightly salted boiling water until just tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Drain the macaroni.
9
Add the remaining butter, the cheese, salt, and pepper and toss all together until the cheese melts.
10
Spoon into 4 warm soup plates and top with onions.
11
Sprinkle with the chives and serve with the stewed apples on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 firm Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 1/2-inch thick, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional), 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Stewed Apples with Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Stewed Apples with Macaroni and Cheese

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