Fried Apples Recipe

When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there's nothing like a warm batch of fried apples to bring cozy comfort to your table. This simple Southern treat combines tender apple slices with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, caramelized to perfection in a hot skillet. This recipe is so good you'll end up serving it all year round.

Makes 4-6 cups, depending on the size of the apples

Course Dessert/Snack, Side

Cuisine Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 202kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, etc.)
2 tablespoons (28g) butter
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
pinch salt
1 teaspoon (4g) ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg (optional)
¼ teaspoon (2-3ml) vanilla extract or spiced rum
2 tablespoons (30ml) water
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch (optional for a thicker sauce)

Instructions

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or bite-sized pieces. To prevent browning, toss the slices with lemon juice immediately after slicing.
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet or sauté pan.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg (if using).
Stir the mixture until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts. Stir until well combined and a syrupy glaze forms. It should take 2-3 minutes.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Add the prepared apple slices and vanilla to the pan, tossing them gently to coat them in the syrupy mixture.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. The cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the apple slices.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

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