Description
Tender Southern Fried Apples are a delightful, sweet treat that captures the essence of comfort food. This simple recipe features juicy Granny Smith apples cooked in a rich blend of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, creating a warm dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them as a side dish alongside roasted turkey or atop vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert, these tender apples are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and inviting aroma. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy this classic Southern dish that brings warmth to your table and joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon or more, to taste
- 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until dissolved.
- Add the sliced Granny Smith apples to the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but still holding their shape.
- Remove from heat and serve warm as a delicious side or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg