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.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 large apples
- ¼ to ½ cup granulated sugar
- Water (if needed)
- Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly.4 large apples
- Melt the butter in a medium heavy skillet over medium heat. Add apples to the skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the apples have softened.3 tbsp butter
- Turn and sprinkle with about 1/3 cup sugar (or to taste; 1/4 to 1/2 cup total). Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes longer.1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 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.Water (if needed)
- Transfer the apples to a serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.Cinnamon sugar (optional)
- Serve hot as a side dish to ham or pork meal, or with breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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