Pheasant with apple and cider recipe | Taste of France®

Ingredients

• 1 whole pheasant
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 500ml cider
• 2-3 eating apples, cored and cut into chunky slices
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 4 generous tbsp creme fraiche (French if you can get it)
• 80g diced pancetta or bacon
• Honey to taste (the amount you need will depend on the sweetness of the cider)
• A handful of fresh thyme and a bit more to sprinkle on before serving
• 250ml chicken stock
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper