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Timing: Prepare the apple syrup, vinaigrette and then the salad
Serves 4

Apple Syrup

Pour one quart sweet apple cider into a cast iron sauté pan over medium heat.
Reduce the cider slowly to one cup. Remove from heat and let cool. It will have the consistency of thick syrup.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
2-3 Tbs. Apple Syrup (see recipe above)
1/2 cup 100% Olive Oil (light, not extra virgin, that will alter the taste of the apple cider)
Salt and pepper

Whisk the apple cider vinegar and the apple syrup in a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, mix together.

Arugula Salad

2 sweet "eating" apples (such as Cortland, Braeburn or Golden Delicious)
4 slices hard goat cheese (or 8 oz. soft goat cheese)
4 handfuls arugula

Peel and slice the apples, then place the slices on a plate in a circular pattern.
Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Place the salad on top of the apple slices.
Put the goat cheese on top of the salad and serve.

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