Mussels In Apple Cream Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 kg mussels, scrubbed clean and debearded
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Recipe

• 1 in a large, heavy shallow saucepan, bring the cider to a boil. add the mussels, cover well and bring back to a boil. shake the pan after 1-2 minutes. check the mussels and remove those that have opened. keep cooking, shaking the pan frequently, until all the mussels are open. discard any that do not open.
• 2 strain the cooking liquid and return to saucepan with the sour cream. stir with wire whisk until the mixture is blended and smooth; season with salt, pepper, and thyme. heat well and then pour over the mussels and serve.