Description
This Fried Apples recipe features tender, lightly spiced apples cooked in butter and sugars until perfectly soft with a slight bite. It’s a quick and delicious side dish or dessert option that highlights the natural sweetness of Jonathan apples combined with cinnamon and lemon juice for a delightful, comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Fried Apples
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 grams, ½ stick)
- 6 cups peeled and sliced Jonathan apples (678 grams, about 5 apples)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (27 grams)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat, ensuring it’s completely melted but not browned.
- Add ingredients: Add the peeled and sliced Jonathan apples, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon to the skillet.
- Cook the apples: Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring and carefully turning the apples with a spatula every 2 minutes to cook evenly without breaking them.
- Check for tenderness: Continue cooking until the apples are tender but retain a slight bite and hold their shape, then remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Jonathan to avoid mushy fried apples.
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a different sweetness.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra warm spice dimension.
- Serve warm as a side or topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- Adjust sugar amounts based on apple sweetness for a balanced taste.
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
