Southern Fried Apples

Fresh apple slices are sautéed in a skillet with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until tender and caramelized. This warm, comforting dish can be served as a side for roast pork or as a simple dessert over vanilla ice cream. It captures the essence of Southern home cooking with its sweet aroma and nostalgic flavor.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianGluten Free

Fresh apple slices are sautéed in a skillet with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until tender and caramelized. This warm, comforting dish can be served as a side for roast pork or as a simple dessert over vanilla ice cream. It captures the essence of Southern home cooking with its sweet aroma and nostalgic flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple, peeled cored sliced

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir sugar and cinnamon into the hot butter. Add apples and cook until apples begin to break down, 5 to 8 minutes.

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