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Southern Fried Apples

Stacey – October 22, 2020 – 17 Comments

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This post is sponsored by my friends at Minerva Dairy, but all opinions expressed are my own – just as always.  Thanks for supporting the brands that support me and my family.
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Whether they’re served on top of warm buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or waffles, in a bowl as a snack, or by themselves topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, these Southern Fried Apples are a serious treat for the apple lover in your family. Some folks even serve fried apples along with pork chops, so they’re versatile too.

You might remember these from your last trip to Cracker Barrel or your other favorite local diner or breakfast spot.

Tart and tangy apples are skillet cooked in a mixture of real butter and brown sugar that is flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The result is tender, luscious apples and a sweet and sticky caramel sauce that’s perfect when poured over nearly anything or eaten all by itself.

Peeled apples with knifeWhat kind of apples should I use?

I highly recommend using Granny Smith apples in this recipe. They are tart and firm and stand up well to the heat. That said, I do love Honeycrisp apples and have used them in fried apples as well. Regardless, you should pick an apple that is firm, tart, and holds its shape when cooked. You could try Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Evercrisp as well.

Fried Apples in a skilletIt’s been my experience that everyone’s idea of how soft the apples should be varies pretty wildly. Some folks want the apples to maintain their shape and just soften a bit. Other’s want them right near mushy. Regardless, you can achieve either texture based solely on the cook time. Cook them less for firmer apples or longer for softer apples. Cooking them even further down makes them the perfect filling for fried apple pies. I’m just saying. 🙂

Fried Apples in a skilletFor this recipe, I opted to use Minerva Dairy unsalted butter. I love the fact that Minerva Dairy is a family-owned company and that all their products are made in the U.S. from pasture-raised cow milk. With 6 generations of butter makers, Minerva is America’s oldest family-owned creamery. The quality is top-notch and it’s one of my favorite butters to use.

Fried Apples in a skillet

Regardless of how you serve them, these Southern Fried Apples are sure to be a hit with the family! Y’all enjoy!

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Southern Fried Apples

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 4 Granny Smith Apples
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples - about 1/4-inch slices.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the apples and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to coat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the apples until tender to your liking- stirring frequently.
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  1. John Craig

    October 8, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    Wow this is a really good recipe. I’m eating a bowl full now, the rest are going into tomorrow morning’s oatmeal, if they last that long. Quite familiar with Minerva Dairy as my wife grew up there. Nice to see a hometown business featured on your site and thank you for all the great recipes.

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    • Stacey

      October 11, 2022 at 8:44 am

      Oh wow! Did she grow up in the same town of the dairy?

      Reply
      • John Craig

        October 11, 2022 at 11:44 am

        Yes she did.

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  2. Ree Quebedeaux

    October 6, 2022 at 11:14 am

    I really love getting recipes from you. I am a southern girl, and you cook and bake
    like I like. Some of your recipes I can remember from when I was growing up. Thank you so much for them. I also enjoying some of the stories you have talked about your family.
    Re

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    • Stacey

      October 6, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Ree! I sure appreciate those kind words!

      Reply
  3. Linda Wyman

    October 5, 2022 at 11:34 pm

    Yummy, used fresh whipped cream on warm apples. Family loved it❤️

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    • Stacey

      October 6, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  4. Judy Puryear

    October 5, 2022 at 11:10 am

    Love your recipes . All so easy to follow directions.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 6, 2022 at 9:01 am

      I’m so glad you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Ann

    October 9, 2021 at 10:43 am

    These are the BEST fried apples ever! We love these and will be making them this way from now on. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home cooked recipes that so simple and very good!

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    • Stacey

      October 12, 2021 at 11:51 am

      You bet! So glad to hear you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. Ammie L Joseph

    October 7, 2021 at 10:50 am

    i love your recipe,i am a cook for a day program and i use this recipe quit often.

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    • Stacey

      October 12, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      So glad to hear you’ve been able to put it to good use!

      Reply
  7. Vickie

    September 15, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    Fried apples and pork chops are one of my grandson’s favorite meals. He frequently asks me to cook them for him. I have to confess to frying fatback for the grease in which to cook the apples and I use a sweeter apple so I don’t have to add as much/any sugar. I don’t use cinnamon because I’m allergic to it, so fall is a difficult time of the year for me because of vast amounts of cinnamon being used in everything from food to air fresheners.

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    • Stacey

      September 16, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Oh, wow! I bet a cinnamon allergy does make the fall season tough!

      Reply
  8. Claudine

    October 22, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    Stacey,
    These were so very good and easy to fix. I loved them and was very reluctant to share them with my husband and I hated to put some in the refrigerator to keep for tomorrow’s supper That’s what a pig I made of myself over these apples. They were that good. LOL!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe.
    Claudine in Fort Worth, TX

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    • Stacey

      October 26, 2020 at 9:14 am

      Ha! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them so much, Claudine!

      Reply

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