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Creamy Mushroom, Cider and Spinach Sauce with Sautéed Apple

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 250 ml single cream
  • 250 ml dry cider
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 1 large knob butter
  • 1 eating apple top and bottom removed and sliced across into 4 slices
  • 4-6 chestnut mushrooms chopped finely
  • Handful spinach washed and chopped finely
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter gently in a sauté pan and put in the apples. Fry until golden then turn over and repeat.Drain them, keeping the juices in the pan, and keep warm.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan and sauce for a couple of minutes over a medium heat.
  • Add the cream and cider to the pan and bring slowly to a gentle boil.
  • Mix the cornflour with the nutmeg and lemon juice to a smooth paste adding a little water if needed.
  • Add to the pan, stirring well and cook gently, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and stir in and season to taste.

Notes

To serve: Delicious with grilled pork or chicken. Serve with the sauce and sautéed apple.
Tip: To use up fridge and store-cupboard bits replace -
Cider with apple juice
Cream with greek yogurt or creme fraiche
Spinach with chopped fresh herbs