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Apple Gazpacho recipe

Apple Gazpacho

Green apple and cucumber finely blended with garlic, ginger, lemon, champagne vinegar and toasted almonds. Topped with a swirl of sour cream and lemon zest.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 25 2 oz sampling
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounces green apples about 4 large, weigh after prep
  • 24 ounces cucumbers, peeled, deseeded, cubed about 3 medium, weigh after prep
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar or any light, white vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, high quality
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh, not bottled
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic medium sized
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest fresh,
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almond unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (more to taste)
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest for garnish
  • 1/2 cup sour cream thinned with water, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Method
 

  1. For smaller blenders, you may want to split this up into 2 to 3 batches.
  2. Prep apples and cucumbers to ensure fully peeled, cored, removal of seeds and roughly chopped.
  3. In a large blender (or food processor) first blend cucumber, vinegar, and lemon juice to get a watery mixture.
  4. Add garlic and apples to blend on high for several minutes until looks like puree.
  5. While running but lid on, stream in olive oil through a safe opening until well mixed.
  6. Pause running and add in almonds, ginger, zest, salt and pepper and blend on high for several minutes to create a fine texture. Can add a bit of water to thin out if too thick.
  7. Taste for salt level (add more to taste).
  8. For tasting portion, serve in small glasses – about 2 fluid ounces per serving.
  9. Top with a small swirl of sour cream and pinch of lemon zest.