Southern Fried Apples
Easy to make southern fried apples are tart and sweet with a gentle cinnamon, nutmeg spiced syrup. This classic dessert recipe comes together in minutes in one skillet to create tender, apples swimming in buttery-cinnamon syrup.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples Granny Smith
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prep the apples by peeling, coring and slicing. Slice apples to 1/3 -1/2 inch thick.
- Melt butter into a medium size skillet
- Stir in the sugar and spices.
- Add the apples to the skillet and stir to coat in the sugar mixture.
- Let cook 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally until the apples are softened.
- Serve apples with vanilla ice cream and spoon the remaining sauce over top.
Notes
Storage Information
- Make Ahead: if prepping the apples ahead of time, toss with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning before they are cooked.
- Storage: store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: allow cooked apples to cool completely, then store in a sealed freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw by removing to the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating: place apples in a skillet and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.5mg