Bourbon Buttered Apple Slices

A savory side dish for Thanksgiving.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, divided
• 3  tablespoons shallots, chopped
• 4  large golden delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 3  tablespoons Bourbon or 3  tablespoons apple cider
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Heat 1/4 cup butter in large skillet, add shallots, cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add apples, maple syrup and bourbon, simmer uncovered 3 minutes.
3. Add cider and boil over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Reduce heat and stir in remaining butter one tablespoon at a time.
5. Stir in sage, nutmeg and cloves.
6. Serve warm.