Fried Apples
Easy Fried Apples are quick and absolutely delicious. Serve with ice cream or as a dessert or brunch topping that no one can resist. It's ready in under 30 minutes and stores beautifully in the freezer so make a large batch!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 red apples (unpeeled and thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup white sugar (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices and 1/2 cup of the sugar, and stir well.
- 2
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the apples are softened. Stir occasionally to prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom.
- 3
Add the remaining sugar and cinnamon, stir constantly, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
- 4
Serve immediately with ice cream, or use as a topping for waffles or pancakes.