Apples are the star of the show in this simple fried apples recipe. Lightly sweetened and cinnamon spiced, these apples are great for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon snack. This no fuss recipe can be on the table in about 20 minutes and is sure to please the whole family.
Oh boy, do I love fall!
One of the best things about fall is all the fresh apples at the farmers market.
And one of my favorite fuss-free apples desserts is this fried apples recipe.
It’s so fast and easy. You don’t even have to peel the apples!
Unless you want to, of course. Then, absolutely go ahead and peel the apples.
I like to keep things simple and I just use cinnamon. Other people like to add other fall spices and that is perfectly acceptable.
You can use any kind of apples that you happen to have for this recipe. We like using honeycrisp apples because they are a little sweet.
Other people prefer granny smith apples, or golden delicious apples, or even red delicious. It works with all of them.
You will just need to fiddle with the amount of sugar depending on the tartness of the apples and the sweetness you like.
Of course, these fried apples are great as a dessert, either plain or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top.
But they are also great for breakfast. We like them over oatmeal. Or yogurt. Or pancakes.
And they even make a great side dish for venison or pork.
Don’t you just love dual purpose recipes?
The best part, of course, is that it takes next to no time to whip it up.
Ready to learn how to make fried apples?
Grab a cute apron and let’s get cookin!
Southern Style Cinnamon Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 apples of your choice
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon sugar (more or less)
Instructions
I never peel the apples when I make this recipe. I just wash the peels. But if you don’t like apple peels then go ahead and peel them.
Then core and slice the apples. I like to use this apple slicer/apple corer. It makes things go so much faster and the slices are all the same size so they cook at the same rate.
Once the apples are ready to go, grab a frying pan or (my favorite) your cast iron skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
Add the apple slices and stir. It might look like all the apples aren’t going to fit in the pan, but they will. And they will cook down some as well.
Fry the apples until they are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now sprinkle the apple with the cinnamon and stir until all the slices are coated.
Then sprinkle the sugar over the apples and stir it in until it dissolves into the butter. Take a quick taste here and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Once the sugar, cinnamon, and butter have melded into a delicious sauce, your pan of amazingness is ready to eat.
Spoon the apples into bowls and top with the cinnamon butter mixture. And maybe a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And dig in, my friend. You deserve it!
Frequently Asked Questions About Fried Apples
Honestly, you can fry any apple. Just pick your favorite, or use what you already have on hand.
These fried apples will last 5 to 7 days in the fridge in an airtight container. To reheat, just put them back into a frying pan and cook till warmed through.
You can, but they will be a little mushy when they thaw. They still taste great, though!
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Southern Fried Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 apples of your choice
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon sugar more or less
Instructions
- Wash apples or peel. Then core and slice.
- Melt butter over medium heat in frying pan.
- Add the apple slices and stir. Fry the apples until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir until all the slices are coated.
- Sprinkle sugar over the apples and stir it in until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Serve warm.