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CHICKEN AND APPLE PATTIES
Ingredients
1 Golden Delicious apple (about 2 pound) peeled, cored and finely diced
2 cup thawed frozen apple-juice concentrate
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 1/2 pounds ground chicken, well chilled
24 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried sage
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Mild olive oil
Preparation
1. Bring diced apple, apple-juice concentrate, broth and shallots to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer until apples are very soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain apples, reserving cooking liquid, and set aside. Return liquid to pan and cook uncovered over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 2 cup, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, combine with apples and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Place chicken in large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt, thyme, sage and cayenne and white peppers. Add chilled apples and juice and with wooden spoon stir until thoroughly combined. Fry a bit as a test and correct seasoning. Shape into 10 to 12 patties and brush with a little oil.
4. Preheat broiler or coals for grilling. Grill about 5 minutes each side or fry in oil over medium-high heat. (“Fruit Cookbook”)