Description
Sweet Southern Fried Apples bring a delightful blend of cinnamon-kissed warmth and buttery charm to your dessert table. Comfort meets indulgence in this classic Southern treat that promises to delight your senses with each caramelized, spice-infused bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) nutmeg
Instructions
- Carefully remove apple cores and slice fruits into uniform half-moon segments, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Place heavy cast-iron skillet on medium heat, allowing butter to melt and create a golden, shimmering surface across the pan.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar and warm spices over melting butter, stirring gently until sugar dissolves and creates a fragrant caramel-like base.
- Gently layer apple slices into seasoned butter mixture, spreading them in a single layer to maximize contact with hot surface.
- Allow apples to simmer and caramelize for approximately 6-8 minutes, periodically turning slices to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
- Remove skillet from heat when apples reach a tender, translucent state with golden-brown edges, indicating perfect southern-style preparation.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of texture and flavor.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent softness throughout the dish.
- Adjust sugar levels based on apple sweetness and personal preference, reducing sugar for a healthier version.
- For a dairy-free alternative, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine to maintain rich, caramelized notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg