Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/4 lbs fresh brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 1 med. onion, diced
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 large Red Delicious apple, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 8 oz. sliced water chestnuts, rinsed
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg

PREPARATION

1. Bring brussels sprouts, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and water to cover to a boil in a sauce pan.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes or until tender.  Drain and keep warm.
2. Melt 2 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and saute 15-20 minutes or until caramel-colored.  Add apple juice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned particles.
3. Add apple, garlic, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, 5-6 minutes or until apple is tender.  Add water chestnuts, and next 4 ingredients, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and remaining 2 tbs butter; cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes.  Gently toss in brussels sprouts.