Fried Apples With Bacon and Onions
This simple recipe for fried apples with bacon and onions is a sweet and savory dish that is sure to earn a spot on your autumn comfort food list.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet (or any skillet will do)
- apple or potato peeler
- knife
- spatula
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples - peeled & sliced
- 1/4 pound bacon - sliced into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 medium onion - sliced
- cooking oil (olive oil, coconut oil, etc.)
- 1/4 cup sugar or sweetener of choice (brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, etc.)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice bacon and onions and set aside.
- Peel and slice apples as if for apple pie. Set aside.
- Add bacon to a preheated skillet over medium heat. Allow to cook slightly then add onions. Stir often so the bacon can cook on both sides.
- Once the bacon and onions have cooked through (but are not yet browned) add the apples. If bacon has not produced enough grease, add a bit of cooking oil of your choosing. You do not want a dry skillet!
- Loosely cover the skillet, allowing steam to escape. (optional) Stir occassionaly so the apples can cook evenly. Once the apples start to soften, remove the lid/cover. Continue to cook.
- Mix in sugar/sweetener and salt to taste. Salt needed will depend on saltiness of bacon.
- Once the apples are fork tender and the apples, bacon and onions are lightly browned and slightly caramelized they are done! Remove from heat.
Notes
- If you choose not to cover the apples, they will take a little longer to cook but will brown and caramelize a bit more.
- Be careful not to over stir the apples or they may fall apart. Do not over cook. They should be just fork tender, not mush.
- Choose apple variety and sweetener according to your taste. For a lower glycemic option, choose a tart apple and use coconut sugar.
- For added depth of flavor, add a tablespoon of butter while frying.