Description
This fried apple recipe offers tender, golden-glazed apples infused with cinnamon, perfect as a comforting dessert or side dish. It’s a quick, family-friendly treat that transforms simple fruit into a beloved classic in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium firm-tart apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced 0.5 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- 0.25 cup water or apple juice
Instructions
- Prep Apples: Peel, core, and slice 4-5 medium apples into uniform 0.5 inch thick wedges or crescent moons.
- Melt Butter: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté Apples: Add the sliced apples to the skillet in a single layer; sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and become translucent.
- Add Sweetness and Spice: Sprinkle 0.25 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon optional ground nutmeg over the apples. Pour in 0.25 cup water or apple juice.
- Simmer and Thicken: Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring gently, allowing sugar to melt and sauce to thicken into a glossy glaze.
- Serve Warm: Remove skillet from heat immediately once apples are fork-tender and glaze is thick. Serve warm as a dessert or side dish.
Notes
If short on time, skipping apple peeling adds rustic texture and fiber. For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, stir into simmering sauce, and cook for another minute. Use organic apples and high-quality butter for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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