Description
This delicious Fried Apple Slices recipe features tender apple slices sautĂ©ed in a buttery cinnamon-spiced sauce. Perfect as a warm side dish or a sweet treat, these skillet apples combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a comforting autumn-inspired flavor that’s easy to make in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced ÂĽ-inch thick
For Cooking
- ÂĽ cup unsalted butter
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ÂĽ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional Garnishes
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ÂĽ-inch thick slices to ensure even cooking and a perfect tender texture.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter to provide a rich base for cooking the apples.
- Cook Apples: Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften them slightly without becoming mushy.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Sprinkle brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice over the apples. Stir gently to evenly coat all the slices with the flavorful mixture.
- Simmer: Continue cooking for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, stirring gently, until the apples are tender, and the sauce thickens and bubbles, forming a sweet glaze.
- Serve: Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Serve the fried apple slices warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a crisper texture, select firmer apples such as Granny Smith.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- These fried apple slices pair wonderfully with pancakes, ice cream, or pork chops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
