Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Cinnamon Fried Apples, a delightful treat that brings comfort to any occasion. This simple yet delicious recipe features tender apples sautéed in a rich blend of butter, brown sugar, and aromatic cinnamon. Whether you enjoy them as a cozy dessert over vanilla ice cream, as a topping on pancakes, or straight from the skillet for an afternoon snack, these cinnamon fried apples are sure to become a family favorite. With just six ingredients and ready in only 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for busy days or sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze lemon juice over them to prevent browning.
- Melt the Butter: In a cast iron skillet over low heat, melt the salted butter. Stir in brown sugar, white sugar, and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Cook the Apples: Add prepared apples to the skillet and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring frequently until softened but not mushy.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy immediately as a dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg