Fried Apples
Easy Fried Apples are quick and absolutely delicious. Serve with ice cream or as a dessert or brunch topping that no one can resist. It's ready in under 30 minutes and stores beautifully in the freezer so make a large batch!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 red apples unpeeled and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup white sugar divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium dutch oven or a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Add apple slices and 1/2 cup of the sugar, stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the apples are softened. Stir occasionally to prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom.
- Add the remaining sugar and cinnamon, stir constantly, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Serve immediately with ice cream or as a topping for waffles or pancakes.
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Notes
Recipe Source: Taste of Home
Tips:
- Pick large red apples for the best sweet and tart taste.
- Cook the apples without peeling to keep them firm yet tender after frying. People also believe eating apples with the skin is more nutritional and better.
- Serve immediately with more cinnamon on top, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.8g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 54.9g