Description
A warm and comforting recipe for cinnamon fried apples, perfect as a sweet side dish or a healthy dessert. Tender apples are sautéed in butter with brown and white sugar, enhanced by the warm aroma of ground cinnamon and brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 cups chopped apples
- 1 lemon (for juicing on the sliced apples)
Sugar and Spices
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and core the apples, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over the sliced pieces to prevent browning. Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a pan, melt the salted butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar, white sugar, and ground cinnamon, stirring continuously until the sugars dissolve completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Cook the Apples: Add the chopped apples to the pan with the cinnamon-sugar butter. Stir well to coat all the apples and cook on low to medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and caramelized.
- Serve Warm: Once the apples are soft and flavorful, remove the pan from heat and serve the cinnamon fried apples warm, either as a side dish or a dessert.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
- The lemon juice helps prevent the apples from browning and adds a slight citrus note.
- Adjust sugar quantities according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or oatmeal for a comforting treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
