Cipollini and Apples with Bacon

By

Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light

DECEMBER 2009

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 medium Gala apples, cored and cut into (1/4-inch-thick) wedges
  • 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
  • 20 ounces small cipollini onions, peeled
  • 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Thyme sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add apples to pan; cook 6 minutes or until edges are very brown, stirring frequently. Remove apples from pan; set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add bacon to pan; cook 3 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings; set bacon aside. Add onions to drippings in pan; cover and cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth, vinegar, and thyme leaves; cook 7 minutes. Uncover; return apples to pan. Cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in bacon, salt, and pepper. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.