Fried Apples
Luscious apples are pan-fried in butter and spices to create these fried apples that are sure to be a welcome addition for any apple lover out there.
Servings: 6
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced into ½-¾ inch thick slices (approximately 8 cups when peeled and sliced)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice blend
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons apple juice, plus more to thin sauce if needed
Instructions
- Mix together in a large bowl the sliced apples, light brown sugar, apple pie spice blend, ground cinnamon, and salt until all the apple slices are coated in sugar and spices.
- To a large heavy duty skillet (like cast iron) over medium heat, add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the coated apple slices and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until the apples are fork tender. Be sure to stir the apples often to ensure all the slices are softened evenly and the sauce does not burn.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the cornstarch and apple juice until the cornstarch has fully dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the fried apples and stir to evenly incorporate into all the juices from the apples. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly or just until the sauce thickens and coats the fried apples. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more apple juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the fried apples to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Any firm, crisp, tart or slightly sweet apple variety works well – try Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Jonagold as alternatives to Granny Smith.
- You can substitute water for the apple juice in both the cornstarch slurry for thickener and for thinning the sauce.
- Use your favorite store-bought apple pie spice, or try a homemade blend with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and allspice.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
