Cornbread with Caramelized Apples and Onions
Cornbread with Caramelized Apples and Onions is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat 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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.