Southern Fried Apples
Southern fried apples made with Granny Smith apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice, cooked until tender and coated in a rich syrupy sauce.
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Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- 10 or 12 inch skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pound Granny Smith apples about 3-4 medium apples
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples as evenly as possible.
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; stir together.
- Add the apples and keep the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Turn the apples about every 3 minutes.
- Cook for about 10–15 minutes, until fork tender.
- Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples are recommended because their tart flavor balances the sweetness and their firm texture holds up well during cooking.
- Peel the apples for the best finished texture.
- Heat control is important. Cooking too low can make the apples overly soft before the sauce reduces, while cooking too hot can reduce the sauce before the apples are tender.
- Stay close to the skillet near the end because the sauce can thicken quickly once the excess moisture has evaporated.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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