German Apple Salad

Name: German Apple Salad
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 5-1/2 cups Granny Smith apples (about 4 large), cut into 1/2-inch slices

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
5-1/2 cups Granny Smith apples (about 4 large), cut into 1/2-inch slices

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add onion; cook until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
2

Return bacon to pan; gently add apple slices. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are wilted and slightly caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; serve warm.