Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until soft and translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in crushed black peppercorns and pour in apple juice to deglaze the pan; let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in heavy cream and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt as needed and serve hot over your chosen protein or pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg