Warm Apple Sauerkraut Skillet (Printable)

Caramelized apples meet tangy sauerkraut in this warm skillet. Ready in 30 minutes with gut-healthy probiotics and vibrant flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups fresh sauerkraut, drained

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

→ Seasonings

07 - ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add sliced apples and red onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and onions are softened.
03 - Stir in caraway seeds if using and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and black pepper. Toss gently and cook for 2–3 minutes until sauerkraut is heated through.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
06 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter or bowl.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way caramelized apples mellow the sauerkraut creates this incredible sweet-tangy balance that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
  • That probiotic-rich sauerkraut makes your gut happy while the warm flavors feel like a hug
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the sauerkraut first, otherwise you'll end up with a watery skillet instead of a caramelized, cohesive dish
  • The real magic happens in those final minutes of warming, so resist the urge to rush this part and let the flavors really meld
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan while the apples caramelize, filling your kitchen with two incredible aromas at once
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most beautiful caramelization on those apples
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