Description
This easy Southern Fried Apples recipe features tender Granny Smith apples sautéed in butter and a sweet syrup, perfect as a warm dessert or breakfast topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into wedges.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Cook apple slices for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and stir gently to coat.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Use Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg