Description
A quick and easy recipe for fried apples cooked in butter with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, perfect as a warm side dish or dessert topping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups peeled and sliced Jonathan apples
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat Butter: In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
- Add Ingredients: Add the peeled and sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon to the skillet.
- Cook Apples: Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, carefully turning the apples every 2 minutes with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Check Doneness: Cook until the apples are tender but still retain a slight bite and hold their shape, then remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Jonathan to maintain texture during cooking.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dish.
- Ground cinnamon is optional but adds warm flavor; you can substitute with nutmeg or allspice.
- Serve warm as a side dish or topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the salt level in the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
