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
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 cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices and 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 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 use 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: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg