Cinnamon Fried Apples
Cinnamon fried apples are a warm, comforting treat that brings the nostalgic flavors of fall into your home. With tender apple slices sautéed in buttery cinnamon syrup, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings or as an indulgent topping for pancakes and ice cream. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples, then slice them into wedges.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add apple slices and lemon juice; stir to coat.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the apples; cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.
- Serve warm on their own or drizzled over ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg