Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Sauteed Apples with Thyme 3.6 (52) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Turn fruit into a seasonal side dish with this easy recipe. Ingredients 3 McIntosh apples, or Golden Delicious apples (or a mix of both) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Core apples. Cut each apple into 8 wedges; halve wedges crosswise. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and 1 teaspoon each fresh thyme leaves and grated lemon zest; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until apples are just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 3 to 5 minutes. Rate it Print