Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 1/2 cups apple cider

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)

　　2 Gala apples, cored and sliced

　　2 sprigs fresh thyme

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1 (2-lb) piece Canadian bacon

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.

　　

Step 2

Boil cider in a 1-quart saucepan until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 10 to 12 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Heat butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart flameproof casserole over moderate heat until foam subsides. Add onion, apples, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Nestle bacon in apple mixture.

　　

Step 4

Pour cider over bacon and roast, uncovered, until heated through and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.