FRIED ONIONS AND APPLES

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Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy side dish is good with pork and beef. The inspiration for this unusual combination was a prolific apple tree!-Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 large yellow onions, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
6 large tart red apples, sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place apples on top of onions. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apples. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until apples are tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.