Fried Apples N Onions
Savor the comforting sweetness and savory charm of Fried Apples N Onions, a timeless dish featuring tender caramelized onions and luscious apple slices cooked to perfection. This rustic recipe harmonizes the natural tartness of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples with the slight spiciness of ground black pepper and the warm embrace of optional cinnamon. Light brown sugar adds a delicate glaze that beautifully balances the earthy flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile side dish pairs wonderfully with breakfast sausages, pork chops, or roasted chicken, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for cozy family dinners or holiday tables, this dish is a simple yet flavorful way to elevate seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Peel the onions, cut them in half, and slice them into thin half-moons.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and beginning to caramelize.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper over the apple-onion mixture. If using, add the ground cinnamon for extra warmth.
Stir well to coat the apples and onions evenly with the seasonings and sugar. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sugar has melted and formed a light glaze.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve warm as a side dish for breakfast sausages, pork chops, or roasted chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
