Warm Apple and Sauerkraut Skillet (Printable)

Caramelized apples and tangy sauerkraut come together in this warm, probiotic-rich skillet dish perfect for gut health.

# Components:

→ 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Seasonings

07 - ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add sliced apples and red onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and onions are soft.
03 - Stir in caraway seeds 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 another 2–3 minutes, until sauerkraut is just warmed through.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted nuts. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm caramelized apples create the perfect balance to the tangy sauerkraut
  • Ready in just 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
  • Packed with gut-friendly probiotics and comforting flavors that actually satisfy
02 -
  • Overcooking the sauerkraut kills the beneficial probiotics, so just warm it through gently
  • The apples continue to soften after cooking, so remove them from heat while they still have some slight firmness
  • Drain the sauerkraut well before adding it, otherwise the final dish becomes watery and loses that perfect balance
03 -
  • Use a refrigerated sauerkraut brand rather than canned for better flavor and more probiotics
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes before adding them, it makes a huge difference in flavor
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding the apples so they caramelize instead of steam
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