Description
These Traditional Southern Fried Apples are a quick and easy comfort food recipe that brings sweet, cinnamon-spiced flavor to your table. Perfect as a breakfast side, healthy snack, or even dessert idea, this easy recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas or a cozy dinner side, these fried apples are a must-try for food lovers craving Southern flavor.
Ingredients
4 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water or apple juice if needed
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly into 1/2-inch slices.
2. In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy.
3. Add the apples and stir to coat with the melted butter.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and brown slightly.
5. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the apples. Stir gently to coat.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until apples are tender and syrupy.
7. If needed, add a splash of water or apple juice to loosen the syrup.
8. Serve warm or let cool slightly to thicken the syrup before serving.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to avoid mushy results.
Cast iron skillets work best for caramelization and even cooking.
Taste during cooking to adjust sweetness depending on the apples used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy recipe, traditional southern fried apples, comfort food, breakfast ideas, quick dessert, healthy snack, food ideas