Rabbit with Baked Apples

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 170 °C (325 °F).

2. 2

   Season the rabbit with salt and pepper then dust it with half the flour. In a skillet, brown the rabbit in half the butter. Transfer to a 38 x 25-cm (15 X 10-inch) baking dish.

3. 3

   In the same pan, soften the onion and garlic in the remaining butter. Sprinkle with the remaining flour. Add the brandy, applesauce and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the broth over the rabbit. Add the parsnips, onions and apples. Cover and bake for about 1 hour 30 minutes or until the meat separates easily from the bone. Adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley.

5. 5

   Serve with mashed potatoes or Fennel Rice with Aged Cheddar.