Apple Butter & Onion Gravy

Name: Apple Butter & Onion Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 4 cups chicken stock; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened; 1/4 cup apple butter

This gravy is so creamy and good I could eat it like soup. But it's best draped over mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving fixings. For reheating the next day, if it's too thick, just stir in a bit of milk. — Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 cups chicken stock
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/4 cup apple butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and seasonings. Whisk cornstarch and chicken stock until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Stir in cream cheese and apple butter; cook and stir just until blended.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with commercially prepared apple butter.

Originally published as Sauteed Onion & Spiced Apple Butter Gravy in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2013

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justmbeth

Dec 1, 2014

Great, unique flavor. I'm always looking for gravy recipes to make when I fry a turkey (no drippings). Definitely will make again, especially when I want to wow the crowd.