Fried Apples

Fried Apples

Fried apples have been a staple on southern tables for ages, and although they’re not winning any beauty contests, they more than make up for that with their buttery-brown sugar flavor. I grew up eating fried apples as a side dish to other savory foods – pork dishes, especially – but they were also served as dessert and alongside buttermilk biscuits for breakfast.

Fried Apples

Start with a cast iron skillet if you have one. If you don’t have one a regular skillet will work too, but a cast iron skillet will give you some deliciously crusty bits on your apples.

Fried Apples

Squeeze a bit of lemon over the apples and toss to coat.

Fried Apples

Now, cover the apples with brown sugar and spices. This is kind of like making apple pie without the crust.

Fried Apples

Dot the apples with lots of butter! As the skillet heats, the butter will slowly melt down and begin to fry the apples. If using cast iron, place the skillet over medium heat. Don’t be tempted to crank up the heat to hurry things along. The cast iron will slowly come to temperature. After a few stirs the apples become syrupy and well-coated.

Fried Apples

This makes a quick dinner party dessert with a splash of bourbon in the brown sugar syrup. Serve the apples warm over vanilla bean ice cream, and don’t expect leftovers!

I developed this recipe for the American Butter Institute, and the recipe lives on their website Go Bold With Butter. Click over to print the recipe!


Fried Apples
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Michele
Michele
6 years ago

Omigosh! Next recipe I’m trying!

Diana Lopes
Diana Lopes
6 years ago

Fried apples are delicious!! No doubts on that, can't wait to try this way of making them!

Beauty Follower
Beauty Follower
6 years ago

Looks delicious!

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Sean Mahan
Sean Mahan
6 years ago

This looks incredibly delicious! I'm definitely trying the recipe this weekend. Can't wait!

Rachel Shimon
Rachel Shimon
4 years ago

LOVE IT!!!! Can’t stop eating! I gave my family a sample and they all want for Thanksgiving this is going to be new, but I’ll make it traditional to our family Thanksgiving, it won’t be hard to get used to.
Everyone wants me to make more and more. I’m sitting here like no if I keep making it you’ll get sick of it and no one will eat it for Thanksgiving. And they’re all like no, we love it its impossible to get tiered of.
Much obliged !!