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Apple & Raisin Skillet

Celery is usually a background flavor, but it becomes the crisp-tender star of this warm skillet side. Apple and raisins lend gentle sweetness against the buttery ginger finish.

Warm celery, red apple, onion, and raisin sauté in a large skillet on a warm vintage table setting.
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Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Granny's Recipes
Difficulty
Easy
Est. calories / serving
166

Ingredients

Warm Celery Sauté

  • 1 large celery stalk — thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup vedalia onion — small dice
  • 1 red delicious apple — cored, medium dice
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional) — to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ginger — ground

Optional Additions

  • walnuts (optional) — chopped
  • cinnamon (optional) — ground
  • thyme (optional) — chopped
  • honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Celery and Onion: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and sauté about 3 minutes, stirring often, until slightly softened.1 celery stalk, 1/3 cup onion, 3 tbsp butter
  2. Add the Remaining Ingredients: Stir in diced apple, raisins, salt and ginger. Cook another 3–5 minutes until apples soften lightly, raisins plump, and celery stays crisp-tender.1 apple, ½ cup raisins, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ginger
  3. Serve: Serve warm beside roasted meats, stuffing, or rice dishes.

Notes

  • Keep the Celery Crisp: Avoid overcooking so the celery retains a pleasant texture and doesn't become soft or watery.
  • Choose Your Apples: Sweet apples create a milder dish, while tart apples add a brighter contrast to the raisins and butter.
  • Butter Adds Richness: Butter creates the most traditional flavor, though olive oil offers a lighter alternative.
  • Customize for the Season: Chopped walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, or a splash of apple cider vinegar all work naturally with the existing flavors.
  • Serve Warm: This dish is best enjoyed shortly after cooking while the apples are tender and the raisins are soft and plump.
  • Optional Additions
  • walnuts (chopped)
  • cinnamon (ground)
  • thyme (chopped)
  • honey

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

4 servings — Serving size: About ¾ cup

Calories
166
Carbohydrates
23 g
Protein
1.1 g
Fat
8.8 g
Saturated Fat
4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.8 g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
656 mg
Potassium
254 mg
Fiber
2.4 g
Total Sugars
17.8 g
Vitamin C
4 mg
Calcium
27 mg
Iron
0.5 mg

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Full recipe: https://gbbutterclub.com/recipes/warm-celery-apple-and-raisin-saute/