Caramelized to perfection
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 3 pound fuji apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 orange zest pieces, 3-inches long
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 F.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 3 pounds diced Fuji apples with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to avoid discoloration. Place in a rectangular baking pan and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Using a large saucepan over high heat, combine 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 orange zest pieces, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup apple juice or apple cider and 1/2 cup light brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
  4. Step 4: Pour boiling mixture over apples and cover with plastic wrap and foil.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and foil. Cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.