Gluten-Free Kasha with Caramelized Apples and Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1 cup Buckwheat Groats
• 2 medium Apples
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 cup of buckwheat groats in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed 1 cup of buckwheat groats, 2 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
3. 3Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. The kasha is ready when all the water has been absorbed and the groats are tender.
4. 4While the kasha is simmering, prepare the apples: peel the 2 medium apples, remove the cores, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
5. 5In a 10-inch skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat (325°F / 163°C). Add the cubed apples and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until they begin to soften.
6. 6Add the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the skillet with the apples. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the apples are tender and have a caramelized glaze.
7. 7Stir the 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into the caramelized apples. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
8. 8Serve the cooked kasha topped with the warm caramelized apples and cinnamon mixture.

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