This apple chutney is a very flavorful topping that I'll often use on top of oatmeal or whole grain toast. It also works wonderfully on pork or fish. Sometimes I'll even use it as a savory topping on desserts. The apples are cooked in a bourbon, maple syrup and thyme mixture. After a brief puree they are ready to go. For a thicker chutney, or if the apples release too many juices, they can be briefly simmered before pureeing them to reduce the juices down. You can leave the skin on or peel them for a more refined presentation.
Depending on your final use of the apples, they can be cooked for anywhere between 1 to 3 hours. For this recipe I do 1 1/2to 2 hours at 185°F (85°C) so they still have some bite to them.
Preheat the water bath to 185°F (85°C).
Place the apples in a sous vide bag, trying to keep the thickness of the bag less than 1" (25mm) for even cooking. Whisk together the remaining ingredients then pour over the apples. Seal the sous vide bag and cook for 90 to 120 minutes.
Once cooked, briefly blend the apple mixture to create a thick puree then serve.