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Fried Apples 'N' Onions Recipe - Just like Mrs. Wilder made

Melissa Norris
Fried and apples and onions is a delicious old-fashioned recipe that's stood the test time of time with the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and salty!
3.96 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound bacon or salt pork
  • 6 yellow onions
  • 6 apples
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cut bacon into strips, then fry until crisp.
  • While bacon is cooking, slice onions and core apples.
  • Remove cooked bacon to a warm platter.
  • In the remaining bacon grease, add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add apple slices in even layer over onions and then sprinkle the brown sugar over all.
  • Cover skillet, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until apples begin to soften. Stir only to prevent burning or sticking, approximately once every 45-60 seconds.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

You can use any type of apple you wish, but traditionally a tart and firm apple was used. Feel free to sub in white or red onions.
Keyword apples 'n' onions recipe, fried apples and onions
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