Bourbon Apples

Name: Bourbon Apples
Ingredients: 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored, peeled, and sliced into 12ths; ¾ cup bourbon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¼ cup white granulated sugar; ½ tsp freshly ground allspice; 2 cloves, freshly ground; ½ tsp freshly ground cinnamon

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Few apple recipes are as satisfying as a well-made Bourbon Apples. The star here is honeycrisp apple, supported by a short list of everyday ingredients. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.

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Bourbon Apples — Apple recipe — Bourbon Apples

Level Easy

Ingredients

1 Honeycrisp apple, cored, peeled, and sliced into 12ths
¾ cup Bourbon
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
1 tbsp Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup White granulated sugar
½ tsp Freshly ground allspice
2 clove 2 cloves, freshly ground, freshly ground
½ tsp Freshly ground cinnamon

Method

Coat apples with butter and lemon.
Combine sugar, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat.
Preheat a small stainless steel skillet over medium high heat. Add apples and sauté until lightly browned.
Add bourbon to pan and deglaze. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are fork tender. Serve immediately.

Tips for the best Bourbon Apples

Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.

Variations

Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.

Serving ideas

Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.

Storage

Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make Bourbon Apples ahead of time?

You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.

Is this Bourbon Apples recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

What can I substitute for honeycrisp apple?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source