Brussel Sprouts with Apples & Brown Butter

Serves 3

350g brussel sprouts

2 tsp vegetable oil

100g Cortland, honeycrisp or empire apples (1 medium apple)

2 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp sherry vinegar

1 tsp maple syrup

salt to taste

• Preheat oven to 375.

• Trim ends of brussel sprouts and halve them. Core apple and dice. Place apples in a small bowl with lemon juice and enough cold water to cover. Set aside.

• Toss brusssel sprouts with vegetable oil and about 1/2 tsp salt and spread in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned and softened, fork tender.

• Prepare brown butter: melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Continue cooking butter until it's slightly browned or hazelnut colour. Remove from heat and stir in cherry vinegar and maple syrup.

• Drain apples: toss warm brussel sprouts with apples and brown butter. 

• Season with salt to taste.