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Fried Apples Recipe

southern fried apples on serving plate with cinnamon glaze

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A warm, comforting skillet recipe featuring buttery, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples. Perfect as a side, dessert, or even a breakfast topping – this fried apples recipe brings old-school flavor and family memories to the table.

Ingredients

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½ cup butter

½ cup white sugar (swap half with brown sugar if you like)

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (or less, to taste)

4 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in sugar and cinnamon until everything’s dissolved and smells incredible.
  3. Add in those apple slices and cook, stirring now and then, until they’re soft and glossy – about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Serve warm, right from the pan or spooned over your favorite breakfast or dessert.

Notes

  • Want a deeper flavor? Try swapping white sugar with brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
  • For a healthier spin, cut back on the sugar and use coconut oil instead of butter.
  • These keep in the fridge for a couple days – just reheat in a skillet or microwave.
  • Try them over waffles, pork chops, or even oatmeal. Seriously, just go wild.

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