Paraben Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

(16)

Paraben Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Sweet apple slices, earthy sage, and warmly spiced ground turkey come together in one pan for a dish that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. The combination of Honeycrisp or Fuji apples with Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh thyme gives the whole skillet a fragrant, almost autumnal quality that makes it genuinely hard to stop eating. Coconut oil stands in as the cooking fat throughout, keeping every ingredient clean and straightforward from start to finish. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey balance the savory pan sauce beautifully, lifting all those browned bits into something silky and bright. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, the challenge often lies in processed sauces and condiments hiding unwanted additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that by building its flavor entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Bone broth ties everything together and adds a subtle richness that makes the dish feel far more involved than a single skillet weeknight meal has any right to be. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve straight from the pan for a dinner that looks as good as it tastes.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground turkey
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
¾ cup bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into large crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–9 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!