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southern fried apples

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kim Piepgras
Bowling Green, KY

If you love fried apples just like the ones at Cracker Barrel, you've hit the jackpot. These are just like grandma makes. Tasty southern cooking at it's best and OHHH SOOOO GOOOOOD!!!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For southern fried apples

  • 6
    tart apples (like granny smith). cored and skinned.
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    bacon drippings or can substitute butter
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 dash
    nutmeg

How To Make southern fried apples

  • 1
    In a large skillet, melt bacon dripping or butter. Pour cut up bits of apples evenly over skillet bottom.
  • 2
    Sprinkle lemon juice over them, then brown sugar, then salt.
  • 3
    Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until apples are tender a juicy. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
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