Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade Fried Apples, a perfect blend of tart Granny Smith apples caramelized in a buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce. This quick and easy stovetop recipe creates a versatile dish that’s ideal as a side, dessert, or topping for breakfast favorites.
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons salted butter (85g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce
In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add both sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until the sugar is moistened. Continue cooking until the mixture is boiling, which should take about 2 minutes. This creates a rich, flavorful base for your fried apples. - Add and coat the apples
Introduce the peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to ensure each apple slice is evenly coated with the buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture. This step is crucial for developing that classic fried apple flavor throughout the dish. - Cook to desired tenderness
Continue cooking the apples, stirring frequently to promote even cooking and prevent burning. For crisp-tender apples, cook for 6 to 10 minutes. If you prefer softer apples, extend the cooking time to about 15 minutes. Keep a close eye on the apples and test their tenderness with a fork to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
- Choose fresh, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Maintain medium heat and stir frequently to prevent sugar burning and ensure even cooking.
- For a thicker sauce, mix ½ teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the skillet.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
- Experiment with apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
