Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 lb. Honeycrisp apples (about 10 apples), peeled, cored and quartered
  • 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup water<br>
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Instruction

  • Set up a stovetop smoker with applewood chips according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, preheat a gas grill and place applewood chips in a smoker box. Place the quartered apples in the smoker or on the grill and smoke for 1 hour.
  • Remove the apples from the smoker and thinly slice them. Place in a large saucepan or a small stockpot and add the butter, wine, water, sugar and salt. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and set over medium heat. Cook the apples, stirring every few minutes, until they are very soft and falling apart, about 20 minutes. Stir in the white pepper and nutmeg.
  • For a smoother texture, transfer the apple mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. For a coarser texture, puree in a food processor until the desired consistency is reached. Makes about 6 cups.
  • Recipe Courtesy of Chris DiMinno, Head Chef, Clyde Common, Portland, OR.