Apples and Sausage

Savor the perfect harmony of sweet and savory with this comforting Apples and Sausage skillet recipe. Juicy sausage links are seared to golden perfection and paired with tender, caramelized apples and onions, enhanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar and the subtle tang of apple cider. Infused with fresh thyme and finished with a simple pan sauce, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an easy yet elegant one-pan meal that's ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or festive family gatherings. Serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying experience. Keywords: apples and sausage recipe, one-pan meal, skillet dinners, sweet and savory recipes, quick dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links sausages (your choice of pork, chicken, or turkey)
• 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider (or chicken stock)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2

While the sausages are cooking, core and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Peel and thinly slice the onion.

Step 3

Using the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the apple slices and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the apples to soften slightly but still retain their shape.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar over the apples and onions, stirring to coat. Pour in the apple cider (or chicken stock) and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.

Step 6

Return the sausages to the skillet and nestle them among the apples and onions. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the apples and sausages warm, optionally garnished with additional thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1181.1 grams (1181.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1638

Total Fat 105.10g	135%
Saturated Fat 42.20g	211%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 4006mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 114.70g	42%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 80.20g
Protein 58.70g	117%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1720mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 28.0%