by Diana Rattray
Fried apples make a fabulous dessert with ice cream or whipped topping. Or serve them along with a ham or pork dinner. They’re even great with breakfast!
The recipe is a blank canvas. Add spices to them, make them with brown sugar, or add some maple syrup. See the variations for some of the many ideas. The amount of sugar added depends on the tartness of the apples and how you will be serving them.
Variations
- Replace the granulated sugar with packed light or dark brown sugar.
- Add about 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon along with a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
- Add about 1/4 teaspoon of apple pie spice, or to taste.
- Add a handful of blueberries the last few minutes for contrasting color and extra flavor.
Southern Fried Apples
Homey fried apples make a delicious dessert or breakfast side dish. Consider serving them with waffles or pancakes, or add them to a pork or ham dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Apples
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 large apples
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Cinnamon sugar blend, optional
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Cut the apples into slices.
- Melt the butter in a medium heavy skillet over medium heat. Add apples to skillet; cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the apples have softened.
- Turn and sprinkle with about 1/3 cup sugar (less if the apples are sweet and a bit more if they are very tart). Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes longer.
- Uncover and cook about 2 minutes longer, or until the apples are syrupy. Stir frequently and add a few teaspoons of water if they become dry.
- Transfer the apples to a serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish to ham or pork meal, or with breakfast.
