old-fashioned fried apples

Name: OLD-FASHIONED FRIED APPLES
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 4 large apples (such as granny smith, arkansas black, wine sap etc...) peeled, cored & sliced no more than 1/4 inch thick; 1 pinch(es) sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 2 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Oct 7, 2015

Another country-style dish, handed down for generations, everyone loves it. It's so simple and has so few ingredients, just apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. The hardest part is peeling the apples (AND trying not to eat more than your fair share!)

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 large apples (such as granny smith, arkansas black, wine sap etc...) peeled, cored & sliced no more than 1/4 inch thick
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

How To Make old-fashioned fried apples

Step 1

Gather and prep ingredients.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium/medium high heat.
Step 3

Add sliced apples and pinch of salt; saute (pan fry) stirring & turning apples frequently, but not constantly, until most slices are browned some and have softened (about 10 minutes.)
Step 4

Reduce heat; add cinnamon, remaining tablespoon butter and brown sugar.
Step 5

Stir and cook until brown sugar is dissolved and apples appear reduced in volume (about 2 minutes.)
Step 6

Remove from heat. Serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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