Cider-Braised Turkey with Apples |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Don't let the large amount of fresh spinach intimidate you. It cooks down to about 3 cups. Ingredients:
2 (1 1/4-pound) skinned, boned turkey breast halves |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2/3 cup diced shallots |
3 fuji or gala apples (about 1 1/4 pounds), each cut into 8 wedges |
1 cup apple cider |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary |
3 (10-ounce) bags fresh spinach |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter |
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Secure turkey halves together at 1-inch intervals with heavy string. Rub surface of turkey with thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven; add turkey, browning on all sides. Remove turkey from pan. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add apples; sauté 3 minutes. Return turkey to pan. Stir in cider and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Uncover, turn turkey over, and bake an additional 30 minutes or until turkey is done and apples are tender. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cups spinach; sauté until spinach wilts. Place in a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining spinach. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and margarine to spinach; toss well.
4. Cut turkey into 1/4-inch-thick slices; serve with apple mixture and spinach. Sprinkle with parsley.
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