Description
A nostalgic recipe of tender, spiced fried apples made with sweet-tart apples, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, finished with brightening lemon juice. Perfect as a warm dessert or meal accompaniment.
Ingredients
4 to 5 medium apples (your favorite baking apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith)
2 to 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted, your preference)
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed, or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but recommended for depth)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Set a large skillet over medium heat
Add butter and melt until bubbly
Peel and slice apples into thin, even slices (about 1/4-inch thick)
Place apple slices in the skillet in a single layer
Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) over the apples
Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and caramelized
Stir in lemon juice and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, adjusting to your preferred texture
Notes
Use fresh, flavorful baking apples for best results
Adjust spices and sugar based on personal taste preferences
Serve warm on their own or alongside pork-free main dishes like roasted chicken or vanilla ice cream
Recipe can be made ahead and reheated gently in a skillet before serving
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American / Grandma-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg