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Southern Fried Apples Recipe

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Southern Fried Apples are a classic Southern side dish featuring tender Granny Smith apples cooked in butter and coated with a warm, fragrant brown sugar syrup spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect served as a sweet topping for pancakes, alongside pork dishes, or with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Apples

  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

Sugar & Spices

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt

Fat

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the 6 medium Granny Smith apples into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly and soften properly.
  2. Melt Butter and Cook Apples: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced apples and cook them for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until they become tender but still hold their shape without turning mushy.
  3. Mix Sugars and Spices: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir the mixture well to distribute the spices evenly.
  4. Add Sugar Mixture to Apples: Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the softened apples in the skillet. Stir well to coat all the apple slices with the sweet and spiced blend.
  5. Syrup Formation: Continue to cook the apples for another 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. This allows the sugars to melt fully and form a thick, syrupy coating around the apples.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the fried apples cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream, or use as a delicious topping for pancakes or alongside pork dishes.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firm texture, which hold up well during cooking.
  • Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg amounts to your taste preference for spice intensity.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a suitable vegan margarine or coconut oil.
  • Serve warm for the best flavor and texture; reheating gently is possible if needed.
  • The apples should be tender but not mushy – avoid cooking too long to maintain bite.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern American

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