Braised Escarole With Apples Recipe

• 1/4 c. unsalted butter
• 1 x crisp apple such as Gala or possibly Granny Smith cut lengthwise into 1/8"-thick slices
• 2 lrg shallots thinly sliced
• 4 x garlic cloves chopped
• 2 med escarole heads - (or possibly 1 1/2 large heads) cut crosswise into 1/2" pcs
• 3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 c. minced pecans toasted Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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