Green Apple and Jalapeno Duo

• 6 Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 lemon
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 small jalapeno, chopped
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 Granny Smith apples, quartered, cored, and very thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced at an angle
• 2 scallions, very thinly sliced at an angle
• 1 small jalapeno, very thinly sliced into rings
• 2 limes
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. To make the puree, peel the apples and put the peels in a bowl.
2. Squeeze lemon juice over them, tossing to coat evenly.
3. Core the apples and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Transfer to a large saucepan, along with the butter, jalapeno, and salt.
5. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are just beginning to soften but are still firm in the centers, about 9 minutes.
6. Transfer to a blender, along with the reserved peels.
7. Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
8. Season with more salt to taste.
9. Serve warm.
10. To make the salad, combine the apples, celery, scallions, and jalapeno in a large bowl.
11. Cut the limes in wedges and squeeze the juice all over, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
12. Toss until evenly dressed.
13. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-apple-and-jalapeno-duo-390708 (may not work)