Swiss Macaroni with Melted Gruyère and Apple Compote

Name: Swiss Macaroni with Melted Gruyère and Apple Compote
Ingredients: 4 to 5 firm sweet apples (such as Idared or Gala), peeled, cored and sliced; 4 to 5 firm sweet apples (such as Idared or Gala), peeled, cored and sliced; 4 to 5 firm sweet apples (such as Idared or Gala), peeled, cored and sliced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or to taste; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 medium onions, thinly sliced; ¾ pound small elbow macaroni; 8 ounces Gruyère, grated; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Apples (A Country Garden Cookbook)

By Christopher Idone

Published 1998

About

This is an especially welcoming dish on a cold, snowy afternoon.

Ingredients

4 to 5 firm sweet apples (such as Idared or Gala), peeled, cored and sliced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Main course
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

In a nonreactive pot, toss the apples with the lemon zest and sugar. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if the apples are dry. Cover and place over a low flame and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Shake the pan from time to time to prevent the apples from sticking. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large heavy skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with the veget