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Honey Chipotle Apples and Onions Finished
Bob Johnson

Honey Chipotle Apples and Onions

This sweet, smoky, tangy condiment transforms any sandwich into something special. Made with chipotle, local honey, and Dijon mustard, it pairs beautifully with pork, chicken, or ham — and makes a surprisingly wonderful pizza topping too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium apple, peeled cored, and sliced
  • 2 tsp crushed chipotle with adobo sauce
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tsp local honey
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large jalapeno, cored and chopped crossways
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Mason jar for storage

Method
 

  1. Combine and simmer. In a small saucepan combine the onion, apple, jalapeño, mustard, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, honey, and chipotle. Mix well to combine then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 12 minutes until reduced by about 40%
  2. Finish and serve. Add the butter and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately or transfer to a mason jar and store in the refrigerator for later.
  3. Optional addition. If you have leftover grilled plums available, fold them in at the end — they work beautifully with this condiment.

Notes

Local honey is worth seeking out here — it adds a depth of flavor that commercial honey just can't match. The chipotle and adobo sauce bring a wonderful smokiness that makes this far more interesting than any store bought pickled condiment. Try it on leftover barbecue ribs, pulled pork, or ham sandwiches — or surprise yourself and add it to a pizza! This recipe appears in the Sides chapter of the Left Over Ranch Cookbook.