Southern Fried Apples Recipe Is Easy Like Sunday Morning (4 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food

Fall means apple season. Apples cooked in butter, sugar and cinnamon are a southern staple. Not only is this fried apple recipe easy (like Sunday morning), but it's incredibly delicious!

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To make these gluten-free southern fried apples you just need four ingredients. Here is your fall-inspired shopping list for this southern recipe: apples (read about the health benefits of apples), butter, granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. The sliced apples cook in a skillet until soft, sweet and delicious.

Cooking Tip: Use whatever apples you like for this skillet apples recipe. Tart apples do tend to complement the sweetness better.

Serve this easy fried apples recipe topped with whipped cream, spooned over vanilla ice cream, on grilled pork chops or chicken, or use as a pie filling or pancake topping. The apples make a delicious cheesecake topping, too!

Cuisine: American / Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Here's how to make it:

1. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir until combined.
2. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 to 10 minutes. (You can peel the apples or leave the skin on, your choice.)
3. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

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