Apple Horseradish Sauce

A sauce for roast pork or chicken.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, halved
• 4  large apples, cored and coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  slices lemon rind (2 1/2 X 3/4-inches)
• 3  tablespoons  fresh horseradish, grated
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1  tablespoon parsley, minced

Directions

1. Melt the butter uncovered on HIGH in a microwave-safe 3-quart casserole with a lid, about 1 minute.
2. Add the onion and garlic and stir to coat.
3. Microwave covered for 2 minutes.
4. Add the apples, chicken broth, lemon juice, and jest and microwave, covered for 15 minutes, stirring twice.
5. Stir in he horseradish and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove the lemon jest.
7. Serve warm topped with parsley.