Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup apple juice 
• 2.3 pounds brussels sprouts fresh halved
• 0.3 cup butter divided
• 8 ounce water chestnuts drained sliced canned
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.5 cup golden raisins 
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind grated
• 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg grated
• 1 medium onion diced
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 1 large delicious apple diced red
• 2 teaspoons salt divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

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