CORNBREAD WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS

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If you don't have (or can't spare) a cast-iron skillet, sauté the apples and onions in any heavy skillet and transfer to a buttered 8x8" glass dish for baking.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bread     Onion     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Cornmeal     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium red- or pink-skinned apples (such as Pink Lady), thinly sliced
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour all but 2 tablespoons butter into a small bowl; set aside.
  • Add onion to butter in skillet; season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons thyme and cook, stirring often, until apples are softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a medium bowl and reserve skillet.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3 tablespoonss sugar in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in eggs, buttermilk, and 3/4 cup reserved melted butter until smooth (no lumps should remain). Fold in half of onion mixture and scrape batter into reserved skillet. Top with remaining onion mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.
  • Bake cornbread until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • DO AHEAD: Cornbread can be made 6 hours ahead. Reheat before serving, if desired.

Shoaib Memon
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This cornbread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The caramelized apples and onions were a nice touch.


Moon Hassan
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This cornbread was so moist and flavorful. The caramelized apples and onions gave it a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kwaw Enock
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This cornbread was amazing! The caramelized apples and onions were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sean Shawna Lee
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are easier ways to make cornbread.


Eranda kariyapperuma
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This cornbread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or butter next time.


shyniea smothers
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe was really good! The caramelized apples and onions made it extra special.


Julianne Haycock
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This cornbread was easy to make and turned out great! The caramelized apples and onions added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Md Saiful Islam Faruk
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I loved the combination of flavors in this cornbread. The caramelized apples and onions were a great touch.


Hanieye Akbari
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This cornbread was delicious! The caramelized apples and onions were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Kimberlyn Hazel
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The cornbread was dry and the caramelized apples and onions didn't add much flavor.


SA Yeager
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This cornbread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. The caramelized apples and onions were a nice touch.


Alex Does tech and games
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I wasn't sure about the combination of apples and onions in cornbread, but I'm glad I tried it! The flavors were surprisingly good together. The cornbread was also moist and flavorful.


Correy Reese
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cornbread turned out great! The caramelized apples and onions were a delicious addition. I'll be making this again soon.


Muodsir Ali
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I made this cornbread for my family and they loved it! The caramelized apples and onions added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Will definitely be making this again.


M Shazad
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This cornbread with caramelized apples and onions was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cornbread was moist and fluffy. Definitely a keeper!