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Fried Apples Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Fried Apples recipe features tender slices of Granny Smith apples cooked in a buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce. The apples are slowly cooked on the stovetop until soft and then simmered to create a thick, flavorful glaze. Perfect as a warm side dish or dessert topping, this easy recipe highlights the sweet and tart flavors of green apples enhanced with cinnamon and a hint of lemon juice for brightness.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 4 large green Granny Smith apples (cored and sliced, peeled or unpeeled)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a cast iron skillet or a large heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat until fully melted and starting to bubble slightly.
  2. Add Sugars and Spices: Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon (or apple pie spice), and 1/2 teaspoon salt, mixing well to combine the ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Apples and Cook Covered: Fold in the sliced Granny Smith apples, then cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure the apples soften evenly.
  4. Uncover and Thicken Sauce: Remove the cover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook stirring often for another 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the apples get a glossy coating.
  5. Adjust Flavor with Lemon Juice: Taste the fried apples and if they seem bland, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve the apples warm as a delicious side, topping, or dessert.

Notes

  • Using a cast iron skillet enhances the flavor and helps develop a nice caramelization.
  • Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the peel on adds texture and color.
  • Adjust cinnamon quantity or substitute with apple pie spice according to preference.
  • Lemon juice is optional but recommended to balance sweetness and enhance the apple flavors.
  • Serve warm on its own, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, pork chops, or oatmeal.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/fried-apples-recipe/