Fried Apples – With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn plain apples into a delicious side dish for dinner or a tasty addition to breakfast!
Fried Apples
Have you ever had Fried Apples? If you have, then you know how purely comforting and sweetly addicting they are! I liken it to eating apple pie without the crust. Mmmm, good stuff! Here’s the thing, this is one of the easiest recipes ever! With easily accessible and common ingredients, you can whip up a batch of Fried Apples for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! You might even have everything you need to make this recipe right now!
Fried Apples recipe
- granny smith apples
- real butter
- lemon juice
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- cornstarch
- water
Dietary Notes
These Fried Apples aren’t the worst thing you can eat on your diet, but they’re not exactly the healthiest thing either. You can easily make these more diabetic-friendly by switching the sugar with a sugar substitute. Other than that, I am pretty sure these do not fit on Keto, Whole-30, Paleo, or any other diet.
How to make Fried Apples
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and lemon juice; cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in both sugars. Continue to cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are soft, but not mushy. Stir in the cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water; immediately pour cornstarch mixture into the apple mixture and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.
Fried Apples – Questions
Can I freeze Fried Apples?
Although I have never done this, I imagine it can be done. I would suggest slightly undercooking the apples, so they don’t turn into mush.
What goes well with Fried Apples?
Everything!! ? Seriously, I could eat these Fried Apples all the time! Some of my favorite meals are paired with ham or turkey. They are also great with any kind of comfort food meal – things I feel like my grandma would have made. You can eat them for breakfast. And sometimes, I eat it over vanilla (or cinnamon!) ice cream.
Do I have to peel the apples?
Technically, no. I’ve made this recipe numerous times without peeling the apples first. However, sometimes, I notice once the apples are cooked, the peel tends to separate from the apple. If that’s something that doesn’t bother you, then go for it. I prefer to peel my apples, but it doesn’t always happen that way.
What kind of apples should I use to make Fried Apples?
I think it’s a matter of personal choice. I love using a firm and tart variety. Granny Smith is my go-to choice because they hold up well when cooked, and they taste magical with the cinnamon and sugar – like apple pie without the crust!
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Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 4 large granny smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
- ½ cup real butter 1 stick
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and lemon juice; cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in both sugars. Continue to cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are soft, but not mushy. Stir in the cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water; immediately pour the cornstarch mixture into the apple mixture and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
- I’ve made this recipe numerous times without peeling the apples first. However, sometimes, I notice once the apples are cooked, the peel tends to separate from the apple. If that’s something that doesn’t bother you, then go for it. I prefer to peel my apples, but it doesn’t always happen that way.
- I like tart, firm apples so they hold their shape better, but you can use whatever you have.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
First published on July 31, 2105. Post updated on September 16, 2019.
I Love fried apples with whipped cream for dessert !
Cracker Barrel is one of our favorite breakfast spots!! I was even given one of their rocking chairs when I retired!! Great food and great shopping!! Loving those apples Jamie!!
We don't have any cracker barrels by us but if we did, I would definitely go!
I love Cracker Barrel! And can't wait to try these fried apples….we always have apples at home and my kids would love them!
These apples look fantastic, and cracker barrel sounds delicious! 🙂
It is really nice to be able to go out when mom (aka me) doesn't want to cook. Haha which lately is not as often as it should be. These apples look great. Yum!
I stir them into mashed sweet potatoes – yum. 🙂
Sheila
For a special treat– after the apples are tender stir in a 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and a large sliced banana and stir until the banana is warmed through and through. Ready to eat or you can top with whipped cream!
That sounds so good! I can’t wait to give your variation a try.