Craving a sweet and savory side dish that elevates your meal to the next level? Look no further than caramelized apples and onions. This culinary delight is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making it a versatile accompaniment to various main courses. Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply seeking a unique addition to your weeknight menu, this dish is sure to impress. This article offers a collection of delectable caramelized apples and onions recipes, ranging from classic preparations to innovative twists that will tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional sautéed method to delectable variations that incorporate balsamic vinegar, bacon, or even a touch of maple syrup, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and culinary skills. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of caramelizing apples and onions, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary symphony of flavors.
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GRILLED SAUSAGES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND APPLES
Apples, onions, and grilled sausages make a perfect meal for autumn. Try it served with boiled or roasted new potatoes, a mix of fresh vegetables, and some warm crusty bread! Use any dinner sausage--bangers, turkey, beef, bratwurst, whatever you like!
Provided by JAYDA
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare grill for high heat.
- With a fork, poke sausages several times. Place in a pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Warm butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in apples, vinegar, and brown sugar; cook, stirring gently, until caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, place sausages on grill (or under broiler), and cook until well browned. Serve on a mound of caramelized apples and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 295.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS
Dress up your Christmas feast with this super easy yet delicious side dish recipe - sweet and savory caramelized apples and onions.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions in butter 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
- Stir in apples; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until caramel colored. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED APPLES AND STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Steps:
- Pork Chops:
- Wash and season the chops with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, coriander, olive oil, sesame seed oil, and dried herbs. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove chops from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Grill chops on both sides for about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and place in the oven until done. Set aside and keep warm.
- Apples:
- Raise oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the apples in a large bowl and add half of the butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Place apples on a greased baking sheet and pour the remaining butter over the apples. Put in the oven and roast until caramelized and fork tender. When serving, pour the juices over the apples.
- Brussels Sprouts:
- Cut ends off Brussels sprouts and wash them. In a pasta pot with insert bring the water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and steam for 7 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until caramelized. Add the Brussels sprouts, onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, paprika, and bouillon cubes, crushing the cubes to combine with the onion mixture. Saute Brussels sprouts until browned. Lower heat, cover and simmer until Brussels sprouts are fork tender. Serve with pork chops and apples.
CORNBREAD WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS
If you don't have (or can't spare) a cast-iron skillet, sauté the apples and onions in any heavy skillet and transfer to a buttered 8x8" glass dish for baking.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Bread Onion Side Bake Thanksgiving Apple Cornmeal Fall Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour all but 2 tablespoons butter into a small bowl; set aside.
- Add onion to butter in skillet; season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons thyme and cook, stirring often, until apples are softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a medium bowl and reserve skillet.
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3 tablespoonss sugar in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in eggs, buttermilk, and 3/4 cup reserved melted butter until smooth (no lumps should remain). Fold in half of onion mixture and scrape batter into reserved skillet. Top with remaining onion mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.
- Bake cornbread until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
- DO AHEAD: Cornbread can be made 6 hours ahead. Reheat before serving, if desired.
PORK CHOPS WITH CURRIED CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND APPLES
A cozy dish that will warm you all over and make your home smell fantastic! Butter-caramelized onions and apples combined with curry powder, applesauce, and a little garlic make this a fantastic dinner with mashed potatoes!
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chops with salt and pepper; brown both sides in a skillet with a little olive oil; remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook and stir onions and apples in butter until caramelized, being sure to stir up browned bits.
- Stir in applesauce, apple juice, beef broth, garlic and curry powder.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; simmer on low heat until slightly thickened, continuing to stir up browned bits from pork chops.
- Pour apple-onion mixture over chops in baking dish and cover dish with foil.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 45 minutes.
CORIANDER PORK CHOPS WITH SAUTEED APPLES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Great blend of flavors. I've served this many times and always get rave reviews. ENJOY! A friend who I gave this recipe to likes the Coriander crust so much she doubles that part of the recipe. As always adjust quantities to your families preferences. (Things are happening simultaneously - time from start of meal to finish is 45 minutes)
Provided by BayLeigh Ann
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Caramelize the onions by melting 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil over medium-low heat- Add onions and cook until browned- They will get soft and translucent first but keep cooking- This can take 30 minutes or so- Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Saute apples by melting remaining butter in a large skillet over medium high heat- Add apples and cook until lightly browned on one side- Turn over and continue until browned- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Combine the coriander, cumin, mustard, honey and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat remaining vegetable oil in ovenproof skillet over medium high heat.
- Spread the spice mixture over the pork chops and place them in the hot pan.
- Sear pork chops for two minutes on each side and transfer to oven.
- Continue to cook until done 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with sauteed apples and caramelized onions.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH APPLES AND CARROTS
From the Baby Let's Eat cookbook. Under the 6-12 months category, adults will love too (just not pureed!)
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Apple
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the oil and onions in a medium skillet. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until brown, 15 minutes.
- Add the apples carrots, and water. Cover and continue to cook slowly until the carrots are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Puree some of the onion mixture in a blender or food processor for the baby and serve the rest as is to your family. Makes 2 cups.
GRILLED SAUSAGES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND APPLES
Steps:
- Prepare grill for high heat.
- With a fork, poke sausages several times. Place in a pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Warm butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in apples, vinegar, and brown sugar; cook, stirring gently, until caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, place sausages on grill (or under broiler), and cook until well browned.
- Serve grilled sausages on a mound of caramelized apples and onions.
BLACK COD WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND APPLES
Steps:
- Season cod with salt and red pepper (use a light touch with cayenne). Heat a large deep nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add apple wedges in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned on the bottom. turn apples and cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned on the other side. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate. Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil on pan. Pat cod dry with a paper towel and place in pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until one side of the fish is lightly browned. Temporarily remove fish to the plate. Add the caramelized onions, cider, juniper berries and bay leaf to skillet and stir. Once mixture is boiling, arrange fish, raw side down, and apples in pan. cover, turn the heat down to medium-low, and cook until fish is opaque at the center, 4-6 minutes longer. Remove fish from pan. Increase heat and cook onion mixture, uncovered, until thick and saucelike, about 3 minutes. Divide the onion mixture among low bowls and arrange fish and apples in each bowl.
Tips:
- To ensure perfectly caramelized apples and onions, it's crucial to use a heavy-bottomed skillet. This type of skillet distributes heat evenly, preventing hot spots that could burn the ingredients.
- Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples are popular choices, but you can also try Braeburn, Gala, or Pink Lady apples.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you're using a lot of apples and onions, cook them in batches to avoid steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Be patient and allow the apples and onions to caramelize slowly. Rushing the process will result in undercooked or burnt ingredients.
- Don't stir the apples and onions too frequently. Stirring them too much will prevent the natural sugars from caramelizing properly.
Conclusion:
Caramelized apples and onions are a versatile and delicious addition to various dishes. Whether you're using them as a topping for burgers, pizza, or salads or incorporating them into main courses like pork chops or chicken, they add a unique blend of sweetness and savory flavors. Mastering the art of caramelizing apples and onions with these tips will elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family with your cooking prowess.
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