Mom’s Fried Apples

Mom often made these fried apples for me while I was growing up. The recipe is very dear to me.

Mom’s Fried Apples

Average Rating: 4.823529

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 6 medium unpeeled tart red apples, sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Add apples and 1/2 cup sugar; stir to mix well. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Add cinnamon and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 235 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.