Directions
Step 1
Season the bacon to style with salt and black pepper. In a big nonstick skillet over medium-high warmth, soften the butter. When the froth subsides, add half the bacon to the skillet and cook dinner, turning as soon as, till caramelized on each side and tender, about 8 minutes. Switch to a plate, then repeat with the remaining bacon.
Step 2
Place a rack within the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Drain off all however ¼ cup of the rendered fats and return the skillet to medium warmth. Add the onions and cook dinner, stirring often, till caramelized and tender, about 20 minutes. Stir within the thyme, take away the skillet from the warmth, and scrape the onions right into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish or small roasting pan.
Step 3
Add the apples to the onions, toss to coat evenly within the fats, and bake, stirring as soon as midway by, till the apples are simply tender and evenly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Utilizing tongs, push the apples and onions to 1 facet of the baking dish and nestle the bacon slices subsequent to them. Proceed baking till the apples are very tender and the bacon is warmed by, about 10 minutes extra. Switch the dish to a wire rack and permit to chill for 10 minutes earlier than serving.
