Recipe - Asparagus With Apple Vinaigrette

Three fourths cup Apples; peel,core,quarter
1 cup Water
1 tablespoon Honey
One fourth cup Red wine vinegar
One half cup Garlic clove,peel,mince
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Lemon juice,fresh squeeze
1 One half teaspoon Brandy
One half cup Vegetable oil
Salt
Pepper
1 One half pound Asparagus,cook tender crisp

VINAIGRETTE: 1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, simmer the apples and
honey in water until tender. 2. Cool in the pan and remove the apples. 3.
Place the apples in a food processor or blender and puree. 4. Add vinegar,
garlic, mustard, lemon juice and brandy to the apple puree and blend for
one minute. 5. With machine running, add the vegetable oil, blending until
smooth. 6. Season with salt and pepper. Cook or steam asparagus until
tender. Arrange on individual serving plates and cover with several spoons
of vinaigrette.

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