Fried Apples Recipe
Here’s an easy Fried Apples Recipe that’s sweet, caramelized, and perfect as a side dish or dessert:
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 24 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 199 kcal
- 4 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Cook the Apples: Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften (about 5-7 minutes).
Add Sugar and Spices: Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the apples are tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm, either as a side dish, topping for pancakes, or over ice cream for dessert.
Use Firm Apples: For the best texture, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to hold their shape during cooking.
Add a Splash of Cider: For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider or apple juice to the skillet while cooking.

Keyword Caramelized apples, Fried apples, side dish, Sweet apple