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    Fried Apples

    Published: Aug 4, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Southern fried apples recipe is one you can make for a delicious dessert, or topping. Tender sliced apples mixed with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. 

    These apples are similar to fried bananas. Try serving these on top of cake mix waffles , ice cream or even for a yogurt parfait. 

    Skillet of cinnamon apples with wooden spoon

    This recipe taste very similar to the fried apples my mom would get at Cracker Barrel. She would always order a side of hash brown casserole and a side of fried apples every time we went for breakfast. 

    Why you will love these Cracker Barrel fried apples

    • Easy and quick to make. Under 30 minutes. 
    • Can be used for a variety of dishes.
    • Great way to use up leftover apples.  

    Ingredients needed

    Apples – You can use a firm apple but I think Granny Smith works the best. 

    Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter for this apple recipe. I prefer using sweet cream unsalted. 

    Cinnamon – Adds a nice spice to the mixture. You could also substitute with the homemade apple pie spice mixture. 

    Sugar – For this recipe, I use light brown sugar. I really love the richness it gives the apples. You can substitute for granulated white sugar. 

    What apples to use?

    There are so many variety of apples to choose from at the grocery store. I would recommend choosing a variety that is is firm and will hold their shape like Granny Smith, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady. These also work well because they are a nice mixture or sweet and tart. 

    How to make Southern fried apples

    Scroll to the bottom for full, printable recipe, ingredients and video.

    1. Prepare: Peel and slice the apples. 
    2. Melt: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. (Be sure not to let it burn.)
    3. Cook: Once the butter has melted, stir in cinnamon and sugar. Add in sliced apples and cook until they soften. 
    4. Serve: Serve by themselves with a spoon or as a topping. 

    butter, brown sugar, cinnamon apples

    How to store

    Store: Make sure the apples completely cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat over medium heat in saucepan or in the microwave. 

    Freeze: Freeze in a sealed, airtight freezer safe container for up to 3 months. 

    What to serve with fried apples?

    These can be eaten straight from the bowl, but here are a few of our favorite ways to serve them:

    • As a topping for ice cream or yogurt. 
    • Use for a side dish. We especially like them with pork. 
    • As a topping for waffles, pancakes, french toast and oatmeal or grits. 

    How to make healthy fried apples?

    Apples by themselves are healthy. “An apple a day” as they say. But when you mix in butter and sugar, that adds calories and fat. 

    If you would like to reduce the calories, feel free to cut back on the butter and sugar or use a sugar substitute.

    Cooked apples in a bowl

    Recipe tips

    • I prefer to peel my apples but feel free to leave the skin on.
    • Cut the apple into small slices or small cubes. Also, be sure to cut them uniform in size so they cook the same. 
    • Allow the apples to get tender but not so soft they turn to mush. Depending on how you cut them, I find 5-8 minutes works well. 

    More apple recipes

    • Grilled apples – Similar to fried apples but made on the grill. Great for camping. 
    • Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups – A tasty on-the-go breakfast. 
    • Apple dump cake – Similar to an apple cobbler. 
    • Apple pie filling – Make your own delicious pie filling. 
    • Cinnamon apple nut blondies – Blondies filled with diced apples and chopped nuts. 
    • Apple cake – One of my favorite things to make in the fall. This is full of fresh apples and butterscotch chips. 
    • Caramel apple dip – Sweet cream cheese layered with caramel sauce and sliced apples. 

    *** If you made this recipe, please feel free to leave a comment and star rating below. 

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    Fried Apples

    Easy and delicious fried apples.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apples
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 4 large apples Granny Smith
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon or apple pie spice

    Instructions

    • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Once melted, stir in sugar and cinnamon.
    • Stir in the apples and cook 5-8 minutes or until they start to soften.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Misty M

      January 16, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not a fried apple fan myself, but my husband always gets them when we go to Cracker Barrel. So, I made this recipe the other night for my hubs and 2 kids. They loved it!
      I did half the recipe since I didn’t feel like they’d eat that much of it between the three of them. I served each of them in a very small side bowl and had a little left over.
      Note: I did leave the skin on as that is preferred by my husband. They all loved it and asked if we could make it again soon.
      My 10 yo son is super particular about leftovers (he doesn’t usually like food left over) but I reheated some a couple of days later in the microwave and he ate every bit!

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    2. Rika

      August 07, 2020 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      So delicious! My kids really enjoyed this healthy snack! Can’t wait to make more!

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    3. Jessica Formicola

      August 06, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot wait to go pick apples this year! These fried apples have my mouth watering already!

      Reply
    4. Kita Bryant

      August 05, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious. I would love to bake these for the kids.

      Reply
    5. Sarah Bailey

      August 05, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Oh now this soundsdelicious – I would love to give fried apples a try with the cinneamon sprinkled just delicious!

      Reply
    6. Gervin Khan

      August 05, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious, healthy and an easy snack to make for the kids, love it!

      Reply
    7. Mary

      August 05, 2020 at 8:22 am

      I have never thought of making fried apples before but I’m definitely going to try out this recipe.

      Reply
    8. Chef Dennis

      August 05, 2020 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I never tried Fried Apples before but this dish looks sooo delicious. I can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
    9. Monica Simpson

      August 05, 2020 at 4:39 am

      Give me these kind of apples instead of pumpkin in the fall any day! I want these over some warm oatmeal. Yum.

      Reply
    10. Tasheena

      August 05, 2020 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never tried making fried apples at home. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.

      Reply

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