Did ya'll enjoy last week's #Choctoberfest? If you missed it, you'll definitely want to check it out. It's a chocolate lovers dream. Now today's recipe isn't chocolate, but it is a sweet treat, Southern Fried Apples. This simple and delicious recipe brings back some sweet memories of my childhood.
My mom was from West Virginia, and knew how to whip up amazing southern meals. Homemade biscuits and gravy, cornbread, fried chicken, fried cabbage, fried corn... are you starting to see a trend here? Yep, a lot of southern food includes the word "fried" in it's title. That doesn't always mean deep-fried and swimming in grease though. Sometimes it just means foods sauteed in a little butter or oil, for a depth of flavor that can't be beat.
Like these fried apples. Although the title of the recipe says fried, these apples are more sauteed then fried. Fresh apple slices are cooked in a little butter, along with sugar and cinnamon, for an eat-it-by-the-spoonful dish, that's easy as pie to make. Get it? Pie? Pun totally intended, because these fried apple are just like eating an apple pie, without the crust.
The sweetness of fried apples make them the perfect compliment to savory meats or main dishes. Just ask Cracker Barrel! I like them with pork chops, but they're also great spooned on top of pancakes or oatmeal, as a topping for ice cream, stirred into yogurt, or you can use the leftovers in my yummy Apple Pie Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Although I very rarely have any leftovers when I make this recipe.
Southern Fried Apples
Ingredients
3 medium apples
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Core, peel (optional), and cut apples into even slices. *See note on what varieties are best.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the apple slices and brown sugar. and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and saute for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, yet still slightly firm. *See note on cooking times.
Sprinkle cinnamon over apples and stir gently to combine.
Serve hot.
Notes: *Use a sweet/tart variety of apple, such as Golden Delicious, Johnathon, or Granny Smith for best flavor.
*Whether you peel your apples or not is totally up to you. Sometimes I peel, and sometimes I don't, it all depends on the type of apple I use. If it is a firm variety, such as a granny smith, I'll peel them. If it's a soft variety, such as a red delicious, I leave the peel on to help the slices retain their shape.
*Don't overcook the apples. You don't want the apples mushy, just tender, with a slight bite to them still.
*Cooking times will vary, due to the type of apples used, and the thickness of the slices.
Have you ever had the pleasure of enjoying southern fried apples?
Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Or snap a picture and share it on social media with the hashtag #homesteadrecipes. I'd love to share your creation too!
My mom was from West Virginia, and knew how to whip up amazing southern meals. Homemade biscuits and gravy, cornbread, fried chicken, fried cabbage, fried corn... are you starting to see a trend here? Yep, a lot of southern food includes the word "fried" in it's title. That doesn't always mean deep-fried and swimming in grease though. Sometimes it just means foods sauteed in a little butter or oil, for a depth of flavor that can't be beat.
Like these fried apples. Although the title of the recipe says fried, these apples are more sauteed then fried. Fresh apple slices are cooked in a little butter, along with sugar and cinnamon, for an eat-it-by-the-spoonful dish, that's easy as pie to make. Get it? Pie? Pun totally intended, because these fried apple are just like eating an apple pie, without the crust.
The sweetness of fried apples make them the perfect compliment to savory meats or main dishes. Just ask Cracker Barrel! I like them with pork chops, but they're also great spooned on top of pancakes or oatmeal, as a topping for ice cream, stirred into yogurt, or you can use the leftovers in my yummy Apple Pie Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Although I very rarely have any leftovers when I make this recipe.
Southern Fried Apples
Ingredients
3 medium apples
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Core, peel (optional), and cut apples into even slices. *See note on what varieties are best.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the apple slices and brown sugar. and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and saute for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, yet still slightly firm. *See note on cooking times.
Sprinkle cinnamon over apples and stir gently to combine.
Serve hot.
Notes: *Use a sweet/tart variety of apple, such as Golden Delicious, Johnathon, or Granny Smith for best flavor.
*Whether you peel your apples or not is totally up to you. Sometimes I peel, and sometimes I don't, it all depends on the type of apple I use. If it is a firm variety, such as a granny smith, I'll peel them. If it's a soft variety, such as a red delicious, I leave the peel on to help the slices retain their shape.
*Don't overcook the apples. You don't want the apples mushy, just tender, with a slight bite to them still.
*Cooking times will vary, due to the type of apples used, and the thickness of the slices.
Have you ever had the pleasure of enjoying southern fried apples?
Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Or snap a picture and share it on social media with the hashtag #homesteadrecipes. I'd love to share your creation too!
Sounds SO delicious! Like a quick, crustless apple pie. ;)
ReplyDeleteI never thought of it that way Raia, but you're right!
DeleteDefinitely going to try this! i love apple anything! Thsnks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed it Beth. :)
DeleteI have a basket of Granny Smith sitting in my kitchen waiting to be canned, but I think I will make a batch of your apples first! Thanks for sharing it on today’s Blog Hop!
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I hope you enjoyed the recipe Tracy. :)
DeleteYum! These remind me of the ones at Cracker Barrel, which my family loves! We'll be making these for sure! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteFound you on Thursday Favorite Things!
Cracker Barrel knows good food when they see it, no wonder they have it on their menu. :)
DeleteWe love to have this with supper in the fall! I usually add cinnamon but not brown sugar. We will have to try that next time.
ReplyDeleteI agree, fresh picked Fall apples are the best in this recipe.
DeleteThat looks and sounds delicious, April! Hope you're doing well! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things!
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for asking about me Jas. Hope you are doing well too.
DeleteYum! My mom and dad are both from West Virginia, so I know what you're saying. I remember these from my childhood. My Grammy used to make them. So good. I canned a bunch of apples to do this very thing with all winter long. I love them over ice cream too. Mouth watering. Thank you for linking up to Tips and Tricks. Hope to see you again tonight. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas
ReplyDeleteWhat a small world!
DeleteYUMMY!! Pinned ;)
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking the time to read my blog and leave a comment. I love reading what you thought about the post, if you made one of the recipes, or suggestions on what you would like to see in the future.