Hard-Boiled Eggs and Apple

Ingredients

• Large eggs 2 pieces
• Apple 1 medium

Method

1. Prepare the eggs. Place the 2 large eggs gently in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch (2.5 cm).
   Tip: Using cold water helps prevent the eggs from cracking when heated.
2. Boil the eggs. Put the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
   Tip: Turning off the heat and letting eggs sit ensures they cook evenly and prevents overcooking.
3. Cool the eggs. After 10-12 minutes, carefully drain the hot water and transfer the eggs into a bowl of cold or ice water. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
   Tip: Cooling eggs quickly helps prevent the greenish ring around the yolk.
4. Peel the eggs. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell all over. Then peel the shell off, starting from the wider end where the air pocket is. Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any shell bits.
   Tip: Peeling under running water can help remove small shell pieces.
5. Prepare the apple. Wash the apple thoroughly under running water. You can peel it if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds fiber. Cut the apple into slices or bite-sized pieces, removing the core and seeds.
   Tip: To prevent the apple slices from browning, you can dip them in a little lemon water.
6. Serve and enjoy. Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs and apple slices on a plate. Enjoy immediately as a healthy snack or light meal.
   Tip: For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on the eggs if desired.

Pro tips

• Use eggs that are a few days old as they peel easier than very fresh eggs.
• If you want to store boiled eggs, keep them unpeeled in the refrigerator for up to one week.