Description
Tender Southern Fried Apples caramelized in butter, brown sugar, and warm spices. A comforting, nostalgic dish served as a sweet side or cozy dessert.
Ingredients
6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced apples and stir to coat them in the melted butter.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup (if using), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir to evenly coat the apples with the sugar and spices.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until apples are fork-tender and the sauce thickens into a syrup.
- Serve warm as a side dish or topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
Add a dash of clove or allspice for a spicier version.
Add a splash of heavy cream or chopped pecans for richness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water or apple juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
