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fried apples with wooden spoon

Southern Fried Apples

A delicious recipe to capture in season apples that makes the perfect side or dessert topping.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 1/2 C servings

Equipment

  • 1 paring knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 nonstick skillet
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 Stove
  • freezer storage containers or canning jars optional

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced apples of your choice
  • 1-2 t ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 C brown sugar, packed
  • 4-6 T butter

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, core and slice apples.
    bowl of yellow delicious apples for fried apples
  • Add butter and begin melting on medium to low heat in a nonstick skillet on the stove.
    peeled, sliced and cored apples
  • Add apples and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
    brown sugar and cinnamon on fried apples
  • Cook apples until tender and somewhat translucent.
    fried apples with wooden spoon
  • Serve immediately OR add to freezer containers OR canning jars if water bath canning.

Notes

While apples are in season at your local farmer's markets or orchards, this southern fried apple recipe makes the perfect addition for fall and winter meals.
Fried apples make the perfect side with pork chops or ham. A perfect topping warmed over ice cream or pancakes.
This recipe is perfect for apple pie filling or apple turnovers or fried pies.
Cook ahead to save them while in season and add to freezer containers OR water bath can for 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
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