Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette

By MJH

Ingredients

• 2 ounces brown sugar
• 3 ounces plus 1 ounce apple cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 gala apple, peeled, cored and medium diced
• 1 lemon
• 4 ounces olive oil
• 2 ounces canola oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet over medium heat add 3 ounces vinegar and the sugar.
Let it reduce until the color turns a dark caramel color and begins to thicken.
You will start to see big foamy bubbles on the surface.

Add the apples and garlic and sauté until the apples are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir occasionally.

Remove from heat and put in the blender with 1 ounce of vinegar, thyme, juice of ½ lemon and a pinch of salt.
Woosh until blended, then slowly add the oil.
Blend until the dressing is emulsified.
Taste and season with salt and perhaps a splash more vinegar.