Indulge in the culinary delight of fried apples, a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the crispy crunch of a golden-brown coating. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own, served as a side dish to complement savory meals, or incorporated into a variety of delectable desserts. From the classic Southern-style fried apples with their hint of cinnamon and nutmeg to the elegant French apple beignets dusted with powdered sugar, this article offers a diverse collection of fried apple recipes that cater to every taste and occasion. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weekday treat or a special dish to impress your guests, our comprehensive guide has you covered.
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MOM'S FRIED APPLES
Mom often made these fried apples for me while I was growing up. The recipe is very dear to me. —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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. , Add cinnamon and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SOUTHERN FRIED APPLES
I have a very basic recipe to add some sweetness to breakfast or any meal. Serve garnished with additional cinnamon if desired.
Provided by lscrisp
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir sugar and cinnamon into the hot butter. Add apples and cook until apples begin to break down, 5 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
ALMANZO'S FRIED APPLES N ONIONS
I loved Little House on the Prairie, and Almanzo's favorite dish was fried apples 'n onions. Fascinated, I made this recipe up (lol, not complicated) and have loved the combination!
Provided by jillbont
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir apples, onion, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the melted butter until onions are translucent and sauce is slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 89.2 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
FRIED APPLES AND ONIONS
"I was surprised to see how quickly my friends gobbled this dish up," chuckles Sue Davis, Wausau, Wisconsin. "Excusing myself, I flew into the kitchen, chopped up more onions and apples, quickly fried them and brought out another steaming dish. That one disappeared, too!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the onions in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Top with apples; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BOURBON FRIED APPLES
This is a slightly healthier spin on traditional fried apples. The skin is left on, and the reduced butter and sugar are offset with flavor-boosting bourbon, raisins, cinnamon, and lemon juice. I use Cameos for this recipe, as they are naturally sweet and hold their shape well, but if you're using a tarter variety, you may wish to increase the brown sugar and omit the lemon juice. Golden rum can substitute for the bourbon.
Provided by AlmaFeliz
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, butter, and Bourbon in a large skillet over medium heat; stir until butter melts. Add apples, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir to coat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until apples have softened and liquid has reduced to a syrup, about 10 minutes. Stir lemon juice into apples and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
FRIED ONIONS AND APPLES
Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy side dish is good with pork and beef. The inspiration for this unusual combination was a prolific apple tree!-Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place apples on top of onions. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apples. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until apples are tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
OVEN-FRIED APPLES
I host a breakfast for ladies of my church during the holidays, and I often make this recipe to serve as a side dish. It's also good for topping waffles or ice cream.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel apples and cut in 1/4-in. to 1/2-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternate layers of apples and sugar mixture. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
FRIED APPLES
Provided by Food Network
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Core the unpeeled apples, then cut into circles or slices. Cook in the butter, turning often, until soft. If you have a sweet tooth or if the apples are bland in flavor, stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Continue cooking until apples are coated with syrup.
STOVE-TOP FRIED APPLES
This is a very versatile recipe that could be used in many different ways. Perhaps over ice cream, or just alone :) Enjoy!
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in covered pan and cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until tender and juices are gone.
- Enjoy!
FRIED APPLES'N'ONIONS (LITTLE HOUSE)
This is a traditional "country" dish. Sugar is optional, but I think it's better with it. Try this for breakfast with fried potatoes. This recipe came from "The Little House Cookbook" by Barbara M Walker, and the food featured in "Farm Boy."
Provided by Sascha
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fry bacon or salt pork slices in a skillet until brown and crisp. Set them aside on a warm serving platter.
- While the meat is frying, peel the onions and slice them as thinly as possible.
- Core the apples and cut them crosswise in circles about 1/4 inches thick. Apple skins help the slices keep their shape and add color to the dish, so don't peel unless the skins are tough or scarred.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet, then add the onion slices. Cook them over medium high heat for about 3 minutes.
- Cover with apple slices in an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar over all, cover the skillet, and cook until tender, a few minutes more. Stir only to prevent scorching.
- Remove to the warm plate with the bacon or salt pork slices and serve.
PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZED APPLES, CIDER AND CREAM SAUCE
We all know that pork and apples go together like love and marriage, and it couldn't be proved any better than in this, up to the minute classic. I like to serve it with a soft mash and some buttery greens.
Provided by Lene8655
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan and cook and apples for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown but still firm. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Season the chops with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, turning once. Add the sage and cider and simmer for 15 minutes until the chops are cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a large plate. Cover with foil and leave to rest for a few minutes.
- Stir the redcurrant jelly into the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the jelly dissolves. Stir in the creme fraiche and apples, heat through gently and season to taste.
- Pour any juices from the pork into the pan, then divide the chops between 4 plates, spoon overthe apples and sauce and serve with some green vegetables.
FRIED APPLES
My Great Aunt Lucy used to make these with breakfast whenever we stayed with her during our trips down South to visit family. I always loved them! I don't know if this is the same way Aunt Lucy made them, but it is so good! I serve them hot as a side dish with pork chops, or over pancakes, and even over vanilla ice cream as a...
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Fruit Breakfast
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in pan, add apple slices, sugar and cinnamon and water.
- 2. toss gently over medium heat until sugar has melted and apples are soft, about 10 minutes.
FRIED APPLES WITH BOURBON CARAMEL SAUCE
Make and share this Fried Apples With Bourbon Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter over high in a 12 inch skillet until frothy. Add the apples. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in water, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Syrup will become thick, apples soft, and pan almost dry. Add the cream and cook, uncovered, until juice is syrupy, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in bourbon. Let stand another minute to allow alcohol to evaporate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 27.9, Protein 1.2
SOUTHERN FRIED APPLES
If you love fried apples just like the ones at Cracker Barrel, you've hit the jackpot. These are just like grandma makes. Tasty southern cooking at it's best and OHHH SOOOO GOOOOOD!!!
Provided by Kim Piepgras
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, melt bacon dripping or butter. Pour cut up bits of apples evenly over skillet bottom. Sprinkle lemon juice over them, then brown sugar, then salt. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until apples are tender a juicy. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
PAN-FRIED APPLES
Make and share this Pan-fried Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 10 inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
- Blend in water.
- Arrange apples over sauce.
- Cover and cook over medium heat, spooning sauce over apples until apples are tender and sauce is thick.
- Serve in 4 pudding bowls, passing pouring cream or custard separately.
FRIED APPLES WITH BACON
Make and share this Fried Apples with Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp, remove and drain.
- From pan, drain all by 1/4 cup of melted fat.
- Cut apples, cored but not peeled, into 1/2-inch thick round slices.
- Mix flour with sugar and spices.
- Roll apple slices in flour mixture.
- Fry apple in fat until golden brown on both sides and apple is easily pierced and tender.
- Serve hot apple slices with crisp bacon slices.
- Makes 6 servings.
- From the Family Recipe Box, in Julie's handwriting (teenaged years).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 632.9, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 38.8, Protein 10.4
ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED KALE AND APPLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the kale and apples on a baking sheet with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Roast, stirring occasionally,until the apples are tender and the kale is crisp, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the almond butter with the milk, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Dredge the chicken in flour, coat with the almond butter mixture, then roll in the panko.
- Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the chicken, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep it from burning, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the roasted kale and apples and a squeeze of lemon.
FRIED APPLES AND BREAD SLICES
The Swiss are famous for their breakfasts and often eat two breakfasts. This dish is popular at the first breakfast of the day.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Cook the apples for 5 minutes, turning frequently with a spatula.
- Add bread squares and turn heat to medium low. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Place apple and bread slices on serving platter and top with remaining margarine.
SKILLET-FRIED BALSAMIC APPLES AND SWEET ONION
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions, and sauté 5 minutes. Add apples, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar, and sauté 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender.
FRIED APPLES
I love these apples as a side dish with pork, or over ice cream...delish!! I always double the butter and brown sugar for extra sauce.. Enjoy! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Peel the apples and cut into quarters. Remove the cores and cut quarters into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the slices in a bowl of cold lemon water to prevent browning. Soak for 5 or 10 minutes and then drain the apples and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat the butter until it is bubbling.
- 3. dd the apple slices to the skillet and continue to cook over medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until tender crisp and beginning to brown. Turn several times to brown evenly.
- 4. Mix cinnamon with brown sugar.
- 5. Add the brown sugar and continue to cook until sugar has melted and started to caramelize. Apple slices should be tender. Serve as a side dish while still warm. We love these as a side dish, or over ice cream.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: For the best results, use a firm, tart apple that holds its shape well when cooked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
- Slice the apples evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others are still hard.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the apples, make sure to leave enough space between each piece so that they can cook evenly and get crispy.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help to prevent the apples from sticking and will give them a nice, even color.
- Cook the apples over medium heat: This will help them to cook through without burning.
- Flip the apples regularly: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Add sugar and spices to taste: Once the apples are cooked, you can add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Fried apples are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They can be served on their own, with whipped cream or ice cream, or used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic dish at home.
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