Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Appelmoes

I got this recipe from the New Zeland Herald 4/29/09. Posted for ZWT 5.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 4  granny smith apples
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  egg (optional)
• 1  dash ground cinnamon
• 5 -6  fresh Brussels sprouts (depending on size)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. 1 To make the appelmoes, peel, core and roughly chop the apples.
2. 2 Put in a saucepan with the sugar, water and lemon juice. Let simmer for 10 minutes then either puree or pass through a sieve.
3. 3 If using an egg to create a richer sauce, return the sauce to the pan, add a whisked egg and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly. Pour into a bowl and lightly sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
4. 4 To cook the sprouts, preheat the oven to 200°C Toss the sprouts in olive oil and season generously. Tip into a roasting dish and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until they feel slightly soft when given a gentle squeeze. Add the butter and toss again before serving warm with the appelmoes.