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Fried Apples Recipe
This Fried Apples recipe is a delicious Southern classic, featuring tart Granny Smith apples cooked in a buttery, cinnamon-sugar sauce. Perfect as a side dish, dessert, or topping!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (85g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring until sugar is moistened. Cook until the mixture is boiling, about 2 minutes.
- Add the apples and stir to coat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are cooked to desired tenderness, 6 to 10 minutes for crisp-tender and about 15 minutes for very soft apples. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use fresh, ripe apples. This recipe is as good as the quality of the apples you choose. Opt for fresh, tart apples for the best texture and flavor.
- Control the heat. Cook the apples over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning the sugar and to help the apples cook evenly.
- Adjust for apple tenderness. For a crisp-tender texture, cook the apples for less time, about 6-10 minutes. For a softer texture, cook the apples for about 15 minutes.
- Thicker syrup. Dissolve ½ teaspoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir the mixture into the skillet for a thicker sauce.
- Serve warm. This dish is best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.