Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark . Season the birds all over inside and out then heat the oil and half the butter in a large frying pan and brown the birds on all sides.

Once browned place in a deep casserole pan.

Wipe the frying pan clean add the onions and garlic and remaining butter and gently sweat for a couple of minutes.

Next add the mustard sultanas cider and stock and simmer fox 5 minutes more.

Transfer all the juices and bits to the casserole pan with the browned birds and fit the apples into the gaps.

Bring the contents of the casserole pan to a simmer on the hob cover then cook in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.

To serve cut the birds in half and put on a plate vrith the contents of the pot.

Good W th slow-fried garlic potatoes.

This is one of those dishes where you can set the timer and forget about it. Its a cross between a roast and a stew. Cooking the birds this way - covered and with plenty of liquid - keeps them moist and tender.

Serves 4

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