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Sausage and Apple Skillet Recipe

If you're looking for an easy recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors with minimal cleanup, this sausage and apple skillet is a delicious recipe to keep on hand.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 medium apples cored and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sliced apples. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
  6. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Return the browned sausage to the skillet and stir everything together.
  8. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite side dish.