Morcilla con Manzana
Pan-fried blood sausage with caramelised apple.
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- 300 g Morcilla
- 2 Apple (tart)
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Slice the morcilla, apple, and onion.
- Caramelise the onion and apple in the oil with the salt until soft and golden.
- Push the apple and onion aside and crisp the morcilla slices on both sides, then serve them over the apple and onion.
- Serve warm with bread.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Morcilla con Manzana
Morcilla con manzana pairs Spanish blood sausage with caramelized apple, a classic tapas-bar combination that leans on one of the oldest ideas in cooking: rich, savory, iron-heavy meat balanced by sweet fruit. Morcilla is a Spanish blood sausage, often studded with rice and warm spices like cinnamon or clove depending on the region, and it fries up with a crisp exterior and a soft, deeply savory interior. Against it, a tart apple and onion cooked slowly in olive oil until golden bring sweetness and acidity that cut straight through the sausage's richness.
The pleasure of the dish is in that contrast — crisp, dense, spiced sausage over soft, jammy apple and onion, salt against sweet, in every forkful. It's quick, ready in under twenty minutes, and meant to be eaten warm as a tapa or small plate with plenty of bread to mop up the oil. Crisping the morcilla in the same pan as the apple and onion lets it pick up their sweetness while keeping its own crust intact. A glass of red wine or cider is the natural companion.
Morcilla con Manzana: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Morcilla con Manzana?
One serving of Morcilla con Manzana has about 341 calories, with 10g of protein, 17g of carbs, 26g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Morcilla con Manzana gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Morcilla con Manzana has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How many servings does Morcilla con Manzana make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.