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Southern Fried Apples

Granny Smith apples cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until fork-tender and coated in caramel. Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect over hot buttered biscuits.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 small Granny Smith apples or 3 to 4 large, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with the lemon juice.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle in the granulated sugar and packed brown sugar. Stir until the sugars dissolve and begin to caramelize.
  • Stir in the cinnamon and salt. Cook about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the apples and stir to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender and coated in the caramel sauce.
  • Serve warm over split, buttered biscuits.

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Notes

  • Apples: Granny Smith hold their shape and their tartness balances the sugar. Any firm, tart apple works. Peels can stay on if you prefer.
  • Lemon juice keeps the apples from browning and adds a little balance to the sweetness.
  • Make ahead: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
  • Also good over pancakes, oatmeal, pork chops, or vanilla ice cream.