Vermont Maple Burger with Apple-Onion Saute - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1/2 granny smith apple (save remaining half for burgers)
• 1 vidalia onion
• 1 TBSP butter
• 3 TBSP pure Vermont maple syrup
• 12 slices maple-cured, maple-smoked or maple-flavor bacon
• 6 slices sharp Vermont cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 lbs. freshly ground chuck
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 granny smith apple (reserved from above)
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, halved, sliced thin
• 6 hearty, whole-grain buns, halved