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5 from 8 votes

Fried Apples Recipe

This Fried Apples Recipe starts with fresh apples softened in creamy butter that are coated in warm spice and light brown sugar, then pan-fried to crisp and caramelized perfection! This is a deliciously classic southern treat made in just 15 minutes! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: south, Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 crisp apples such as Granny Smith
  • 3 tbsp butter or bacon grease or a combo of both
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon or more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or more to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the apples into quarter and cut out the cores but don't peel them. Slice the quarters the long way so you get 3 or 4 thick slices out of each one.
  • Melt the butter or bacon grease or combo in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When bubbling, add the apples slices and turn them with a spatula to coat with the butter.
  • If you cover them with a lid for a couple of minutes, they will steam and cook a bit faster. However, uncovered they will turn a lovely golden brown even though they cook slower.
  • Once the apples are soft, about 10 minutes, sprinkle the sugar over them or add more if you would like then turn them over again to be sure they have sugar on both sides.
  • Sprinkle the spices on top and stir them a little.
  • When the apples are smelling amazing and looking caramelized they are done and ready to serve. Squeeze some lemon juice over the top and serve up hot.

Notes

The cooked fried apples can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I recommend reheating them using a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. The microwave tends to make them mushy.
I wouldn’t recommend freezing Country Fried Apples: they’re texture is never quite the same after that.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg