Asparagus
Harvest 2016 |
In stock
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lb
Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food that is high in folic acid and is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and vitamin C, and thiamine. Extensive research into asparagus nutrition has resulted in this funny-looking vegetable being ranked among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to reduce the effect of cell-damaging free radicals.
Nutritional value
- Energy 20 kcal
- Carbohydrates 4 g
- Fat 0 g
- Protein 2 g
Vitamins:
- a
- b1
- b2
- b3
- b6
- c
- k
Minerals:
- Ca
- Mg
Special Recipe
Mini Puff Pastry Apple Roses
1-2 Empire Apples, cored and sliced as thin as possible
Squeeze of lemon juice
Flour, to dust
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Lightly butter a muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the apple slices in a bowl with the lemon juice and cover with water. Microwave until the slices are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- Lightly flour your workspace and roll out the puff pastry as thin as possible, keeping it in a rectangular shape. You want the pastry to be fairly thin – if you leave the puff too thick, it will have issues baking all the way through. Trim the pastry into 6 or 12 strips, depending on if you are making mini or regular roses.
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Mix the apricot preserves with 2 tablespoons of hot water and stir well. Brush onto the puff pastry. Place the apple slices on the puff, about halfway down, overlapping. Sprinkle with a touch of cinnamon, if using. Fold up the puff pastry and gently roll up, placing into the prepared tin when done.
- Bake until puff is golden brown and cooked through, 40-45 minutes. If the apples start to brown too much, cover with a piece of foil. Remove, let cool, and enjoy!