Bourbon Buttered Apple Slices

Servings: 6

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 apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Heat 1/4 cup butter in large skillet; add shallots, cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Add apples, maple syrup and bourbon, simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Add cider and boil over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Reduce heat and stir in remaining butter one tablespoon at a time. Stir in sage, nutmeg and cloves.

Serve warm.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.