Thyme Roasted Apples And Onions Food

CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat half the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the apples and then one stem of thyme and one bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are golden brown but not mushy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and throw away the thyme and bay leaf.
• In another skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil, the butter and the onions, then the remaining thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and throw away the thyme and bay leaf.
• To serve, warm the apples and onions over medium-high heat and spoon them around the pork chops on a warmed platter.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SAUTE WITH APPLES AND ONION

Steps:

• Cook brussels sprouts in boiling water for about 5 minutes or just until barely tender.
• While that is cooking in a large skillet melt the butter and add onions stirring well, until softened, this will take approximaetly five minutes.
• Add the thinly sliced apples stir gently and cook until just tender and lightly brwoned.
• Drain sprouts and add to the skillet along with the thyme, salt and pepper.
• Cook tossing gently just one or two minutes longer.

THYME-BAKED APPLE SLICES

Steps:

• Place cider in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter., Peel and cut each apple into eight wedges. In a large bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup of the reduced cider and 3 teaspoons thyme. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes., Drizzle with remaining reduced cider. Bake until tender, 12-15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining thyme.

SAUTEED APPLES WITH THYME

Steps:

• Core apples. Cut each apple into 8 wedges; halve wedges crosswise.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and 1 teaspoon each fresh thyme leaves and grated lemon zest; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until apples are just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 3 to 5 minutes.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND THYME

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Heat oil in nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Add chops and cook until browned on each side and cooked through. Transfer to plate.
• Reduce heat to medium-high and add onion to the pan. Cook stirring often until starts to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add apple and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining broth, juice, mustard, thyme, cream and cornstarch mixture.
• Bring to boil, stirring, until thickened and glossy, about 1 minute.
• Return chops to pan and heat through. Serve immediately.