Description
Imagine golden apple slices shimmering in buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze, filling your kitchen with cozy cabin vibes and county fair magic. These fried apples are nostalgia on a fork—perfect over pancakes, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream, or straight from the pan (no judgment!). They’re easy, fast, and will have everyone asking, “Wait… you made this?”
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
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1 cup granulated sugar (swap half for brown sugar for deeper flavor)
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4+ tbsp ground cinnamon (Ceylon or Cassia, up to you!)
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8 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced ½-inch thick)
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Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
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Pinch of salt (to boost flavor)
Instructions
Step 1: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat until foamy. Add a tiny pinch of salt.
Step 2: Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon into butter. Whisk to combine. Watch as it melts into a glossy syrup (2 minutes). Lower heat if it darkens too fast.
Step 3: Add apple slices all at once—they’ll sizzle! Toss to coat evenly in syrup.
Step 4: Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold shape. Pierce one to test. Add lemon juice halfway through cooking.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes for syrup to thicken to caramel perfection.
Notes
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Medium heat is key — avoid burning sugar.
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Slice apples evenly for uniform cooking.
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Use a big skillet or cook in batches if doubling.
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These apples freeze well—store in syrup and thaw gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250kcal per serving
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g