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Recipe Tags: Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Apples Presentation Served Cold

Apple Confit Pate

This can be a side dish to meat, or a dessert. Don't let the long directions scare you, only 3 ingredients, its not difficult. Bake time is long so plan accordingly. Since it sits for 24 hours, then chills after baking i would suggest making it 2 days before serving. Times do not include sitting time.

Steps

Put 1 cup sugar in a small pot , melt , stirring constantly over low heat and cook until golden brown.
Pour sugar into a 9x5 loaf pan or 3 inch deep , 9 inch round cake pan being sure to coat bottom well.
Zest orange into long thin strips.
Place in saucepan , cover with water and bring to a boil.
Drain , refresh under cold water then drain again.
Peel apples , halve and core.
Cut into 1 / 8-inch thick slices.
Keep neatly stacked.
Using flat pieces only place a layer neatly into bottom of loaf pan.
Cover with another layer keeping as neat as possible.
Press down to even them out.
Sprinkle with a bit of sugar , then some zest.
Repeat adding sugar and zest every 2-3 layer.
Continue to build layer 3-4 inches above edge of pan keeping lines straight.
Cover with plastic wrap then wrap entirely in aluminum foil.
Place in a shallow tray to catch drippings.
Let sit for 24 hours.
Drain juice and unwrap pan.
Re-wrap in double layer aluminum foil.
Place in a large deep roastin.

Ingredients

sugar, oranges, granny smith apples