Fried Apples
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Fried Apples
Description
This recipe calls for peeled, cored, and thickly sliced apples sautéed in salted butter with granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. The sugars dissolve into the butter, creating a glaze that softens the apples during about 10 minutes of cooking, leaving them tender but not mushy. Lemon juice is added to maintain brightness and prevent browning.
The result is a sweet-spiced apple preparation that can be enjoyed warm on its own, over pancakes, or paired with ice cream as a dessert addition. It highlights simple ingredients with minimal preparation, relying on stovetop cooking for controlled caramelization and texture.
Practical notes suggest using firm, tart apples weighing about 2 pounds (approximately 4 large apples). If unsalted butter is used, adding a pinch of salt when incorporating sugars replicates the flavor balance. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter salted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 lb apple peeled, cored, and sliced to be about ½” thick (about 10mm, granny smith variety
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet (I use a 10" cast iron) over medium heat.
- Add sugars and cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, until all sugar is absorbed by the butter (about 30-60 seconds).
- Add apples and lemon juice and cook, stirring frequently, until apples are softened, coated in the sauce, and tender when pierced with a fork (about 10 minutes).
- Serve warm as you'd like, we enjoy them served with vanilla ice cream or over pancakes, though they're also delicious served by themselves!
Notes
- Weigh apples before preparing to ensure approximately 2 pounds or 4 large apples for the recipe.
- Use Granny Smith or other firm, tart apples for best texture and flavor.
- Substitute unsalted butter if desired, adding ¼ teaspoon salt when adding sugar to maintain seasoning.
- Store fried apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They can be served warm alone, with ice cream, or over pancakes.
- The original version of this recipe is available online if you want to reference it for additional context.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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