The Best of Vermont Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple schnapps
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, halved and cored
• 2 teaspoons minced, fresh sage
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 large shallot, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 9 slices maple bacon
• 6 thick slices Cheddar Cheese
• French’s horseradish-mustard