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Viewed: 46 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 6- to 7-ounce Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 8 tablespoons (about) apple cider
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 9 cups 3/4-inch cubes panettone* or raisin challah (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Coarse sea salt (preferably gray crystals)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 10- to 11-ounce head of radicchio, halved, cored, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta (Italian bacon), cut into 2x1/8-inch strips
- 1 pound small brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered lengthwise
- Fresh pomegranate seeds (optional)
Method
- Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add apple slices and saute until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Cover; cook until very tender, about 1 minute.
- Transfer apple slices and pan juices to blender and cool.
- Add oil, vinegar, and shallots.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add cider, 2 tablespoons at a time, blending to pourable consistency.
- Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Bring to room temperature before using.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place panettone in large bowl.
- Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, sage, and thyme.
- Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour butter mixture over panettone; toss to coat.
- Add cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss.
- Spread cubes on prepared sheet.
- Bake croutons until pale golden, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheet up to 6 hours.
- Place radicchio in large bowl of water and ice.
- Chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Saute pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Cook brussels sprouts in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 7 minutes; drain.
- DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.
- Combine croutons, pancetta, and brussels sprouts in large bowl.
- Drain radicchio very well and add to salad.
- Add enough vinaigrette to coat, tossing to blend well.
- Transfer salad to large shallow bowl.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, if desired.
- *A sweet, fruit-filled egg bread; available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and many bakeries.
