CORNBREAD WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS

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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

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium red- or pink-skinned apples (such as Pink Lady), thinly sliced
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

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.

John Miicke
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy cornbread recipe.


Irfanullah Khan
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This cornbread is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than an hour.


4L6
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but I actually really enjoyed them in this cornbread. They added a nice savory flavor.


Nisha Baniya
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I made this cornbread for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Jason Bach
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This cornbread is so good! It's a great side dish for any meal.


Twinkle Jay (Aranza)
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and the caramelized apples and onions added a nice touch.


saifabidkharal abidkharal
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I've made this cornbread several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Austin misaique
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


thulisile molulo
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I'm not usually a fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized apples and onions added just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.


Abduselam Mohammed
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This cornbread was a delightful surprise! The caramelized apples and onions added a unique and delicious twist to the classic recipe. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the sweet apples and the savory onions.