APPLE BUTTER
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tart apples, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZE
1 cup bourbon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprout, cut in half
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups maple-bourbon glaze
FOR APPLE BUTTER:
Combine water, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add apples, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, until apples are soft.
Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and remove from heat. Use potato masher or stick blender to reach desired consistency.
Transfer to medium bowl, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
FOR MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZE:
Bring bourbon to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes, until reduced by half.
Stir in sugar and mix until dissolved. Add maple syrup, and increase heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Set aside until ready to use.
FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine Brussels sprouts, red onion, oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Place on a baking pan, and roast for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven. Coat Brussels sprouts with maple bourbon glaze. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve with apple butter.