Description
Cozy up with caramelized apples and onions for dinner this week. The flavor combination of this simple side is perfect for fall, alongside chicken or pork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 lbs onions, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 medium onions/4 cups sliced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lb cooking apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 medium apples/3 cups sliced)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or coconut oil. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in thyme sprigs and apple slices. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 10 more minutes while stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are caramelized.
- Remove thyme sprigs and serve.
Notes
Nutritional information below was calculated using butter. For a dairy-free version, try coconut oil instead!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetables
Keywords: fall, autumn, apple, onion, side dish