Cinnamon Fried Apples Recipe
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Cinnamon Fried Apples. This easy stovetop recipe combines tender apples with a sweet and spiced sauce, perfect as a side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Cook Apples: Add the sliced apples and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
- Continue Cooking: Cook for another 5–8 minutes, or until the apples are tender and coated in a glossy sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 2 minutes of cooking and let it simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- These fried apples are versatile and can be used as a side dish, topping for pancakes or pork chops, or served over ice cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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