Honey Chipotle Apples and Onions

Background: One of my favorite condiments are pickled apples and onions, which can really change the taste of many sandwiches, and are a great alternative to store bought items. While preparing a left-over barbeque rib sandwich I decided to take this one step further and include apples, chipotle, and local honey. It’s a great blend of flavors that goes well with pork and chicken, or on ham and mozzarella pizza!

Ingredients:
1 medium red onion peeled and sliced
1 medium apple peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tsp. ground chipotle with adobo sauce
2 tsp. homemade mustard
4 tsp. local honey
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 large jalapeno cored and chopped crossways
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

In a small saucepan combine the onion, apple, jalapeno, mustard, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, honey, and chipotle. Mix well to combine, then bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 12 minutes, until it reduces by about 40%, add the butter and mix, then add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve or transfer to mason jar and store in the refrigerator for later.
Left over grilled plums can be added to this and works well if they are available.