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If you're looking for a delicious, unique date night recipe, try this Smokey Apple Gouda Risotto! It's sweet and savory, and pairs perfectly with a crisp glass of Chateau St Jean Chardonnay.
Hi friends! I am so excited to be sharing this delicious Smokey Apple Gouda Risotto with you guys today, made in partnership with Chateau St Jean wines. The combination of sweet and savory risotto with their crisp Chardonnay made for the perfect date night pairing! I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to spend more quality time with their significant other... but life gets so busy that it's just hard sometimes! My fiancé and I are both in the medical field which means we are always on the run. Thankfully, this risotto is pretty quick and simple to make, and while it's bubbling away on the stove, you have the perfect opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine and catch up.
Chateau St Jean is a world-class winery in Sonoma, who's been making fine European-style wines since 1973! Chateau St Jean as a brand is all about relationships and sharing the love (no matter who that may be). Either friendships, family, or relationships – Chateau St Jean pairs best with pairs. That's what makes these wines so perfect for date night, as they are even better when shared with someone you love! You can find these delicious wines at many retailers, including Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, and Fry's.
So, I have to share something super cool about Chateau St Jean wines! The labels come to life with the Living Wine Labels app to really bring their wine experience to the next level. This is a free app that can be found in the App Store and GooglePlay store, and it's an authentic way to find out the story behind your wine. If you scan the Chateau St Jean label through the app, you'll get to hear the story of one of their veteran winemakers!
Now back to our main dish - this amazing apple gouda risotto! In case you are not familiar, risotto is Italian-Style rice that is cooked to be super creamy and decadent. The combination with apple is not common but also not totally unheard of! In this case, the fruit is used in a more savory way rather than sweet. It's sautéed with chopped onion, butter, Chardonnay, and Herbes de Provence until caramelized and delicious, and then the risotto is cooked right in! I knew this apple risotto needed a finishing touch, and gouda was the perfect solution! A little smokey, a little caramel-y, and perfect with this sweet and savory combination.
I hope you will give this yummy Apple Gouda Risotto a try on your next date night in! Easy to make, delicious to eat, and it pairs so well with a refreshing glass of Chateau St Jean chardonnay. Enjoy!
Don't forget to check out the Living Wine Labels app to find out more about the wines you're drinking. You can click here to download the app!
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 cup chopped apple {I used Opal apples}
- ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cups Arborio rice {NOTE: you HAVE to use Arborio rice specifically or your rice will not turn to risotto!}
- ½ cup Chateau St Jean Chardonnay wine
- ¼ cup smoked gouda, crumbled into small pieces
- First, prepare your vegetable broth. Pour in a medium pot, set on high heat until boiling, then lower to a simmer and just keep it hot. You will need it soon!
- In a large nonstick pot, heat the butter, onion, and apples over medium-high heat. Cook until fragrant, softened, and lightly caramelized (about 10 min), then add in the Herbes de Provence and salt.
- Add in ¼ cup of the white wine, and let it cook off and evaporate until it no longer smells like alcohol.
- Add in the arborio rice, and stir so it's evenly coated with the butter and apple mixture.
- Let the rice toast for 1-2 minutes, then add in the remaining ¼ cup of white wine, and let it cook off once again.
- Now, grab a ladle, and start adding in the warm vegetable broth we heated earlier. Start with 3-4 ladlefuls, stirring vigorously, then continue adding the rest one ladle at a time as the risotto absorbs the liquid.
- Keep adding the liquids until risotto is creamy and tender to the taste (no crunch!) without being overly mushy.
- When risotto is finished cooking, remove from heat, and stir in the pieces of smoked gouda cheese. Serve immediately!
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