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Fried Apples

These buttery fried apples are warmly spiced with cinnamon and sugar for a quick, Southern side dish or dessert that’s ready in just 15 minutes!
Course Dessert, Side
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword cracker barrel fried apples, fried apple, fried apples, fried apples recipe, how to make fried apples, recipe for fried apples
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cornstarch slurry: 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch combined with 1 ½ teaspoons cold water

Instructions

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples. Set aside.
    Overhead image of Granny Smith apples on a cutting board being peeled and chopped.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and salt; stir to combine. Add the apples and cook, stirring regularly, until just tender, about 8-10 minutes.
    Process shot showing how to make fried apples.
  • For a thicker sauce that clings to the apples, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the final 2-3 minutes.
    Adding cornstarch slurry to a skillet of fried apples with cinnamon.
  • Be careful not to overcook the apples. They should be tender but not mushy, with a little bite left in the center. Serve immediately.
    Horizontal overhead shot of a skillet of fried apples on a white table.

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Notes

While we prefer Granny Smith apples here, you can also use another firm baking variety -- including Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Fuji, and Pink Lady. Or try a combination of your favorites!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the fried apples and sauce | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg