Description
Southern Fried Apples are a classic Southern dessert or side dish made by sautéing tart Granny Smith apples in butter, sugar, and cinnamon until tender and caramelized. Sweet, warmly spiced, and buttery, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast toppings, side dishes, or decadent snacks.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients to ensure you have everything ready before cooking.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the white sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring well until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Cook the Apples: Add the peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples to the skillet. Stir to coat the apples evenly in the butter, sugar, and cinnamon mixture. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes until the apples are softened but still hold their shape.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, remove from heat and serve the Southern Fried Apples warm as a dessert topping, side dish, or sweet snack.
Notes
- Adjust the cinnamon amount to your taste preference for more or less spice.
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness, which balances the sweetness; other firm apples can be substituted but may alter the flavor.
- For extra depth, try adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Serve over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
