Brussels Sprouts, Apple and Juniper Berry Recipe

Ingredients:
1 lb/ 250g Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
1 eating apple, Cox's are best
8 fl oz/ 250ml apple juice
1 tbsp juniper berries
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Prepare the brussels sprouts by cutting a cross in the bottom of each each.
Cut the apple into quarters, remove the core and slice thinly.
Pour the apple juice into a pan and bring to the boil.
Add the sprouts and the sliced apple.
Crush the juniper berries, add to the pan and season.
Simmer gently, uncovered for 5-6 minutes, or until the sprouts are tender.
Serve straight away.