Green Beans in butter sauce

1/2 cup apple juice or vegetable broth

3 tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp celery, chopped

1 tsp sugar

1 leek, chopped white part and a little of the green part

1/2 cup of butter, cold

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans

1/4 cup water

In a large pot toss in the green beans and the water.  On high heat bring water to a boil, cover and turn the heat to medium.  Let them steam until they are dark green.  Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan toss in the apple juice, vinegar, celery, chopped leeks, and sugar over medium heat.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Cook this until the liquid had reduced by 2/3's.  Next, slowly whisk in the butter until all of it is mixed in. Drain the the green beans and place in a serving dish then, pour the butter mixture over the green beans.