Fried Apples Recipe That Warms Your Heart and Home
These Southern-style Fried Apples are tender, caramelized, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect as a side dish, topping for pancakes or pork chops, or served over ice cream for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons 42 g salted butter
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 50 g light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 lb Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced about ½” thick (approx. 10mm)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into ½-inch thick slices. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the salted butter until bubbling.
- Cook the apples: Add apple slices to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Add sugars and cinnamon: Sprinkle granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon over the apples. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Caramelize: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and caramelized in the sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish, topping, or dessert.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for tartness, or substitute Honeycrisp or Fuji for a sweeter version.
- These fried apples pair perfectly with pork chops, pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stove or microwave.