Description
Discover a simple and delicious fried apples recipe, perfect as a sweet side dish or dessert. These caramelized apple slices are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat the Skillet: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
- Cook the Apples: Add apple slices and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add Sweetness: Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the apples. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Simmer and Caramelize: Cook for another 5-7 minutes until apples are tender and sugar has caramelized. Stir in vanilla extract towards the end.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a side dish or dessert topping.
Notes
- For a more indulgent treat, serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Adjust sugar and spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 1g