Pan Fried Apples
Transform your kitchen into a cozy haven with this irresistible Pan Fried Apples recipe! Featuring tender slices of apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, caramelized to perfection in a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, and warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish delivers classic comfort in every bite. With a hint of vanilla and a bright splash of lemon juice to elevate the flavors, these pan-fried apples are ready in just 25 minutes and versatile enough to serve as a sweet side dish, a decadent topping for oatmeal, or an indulgent dessert alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfectly simple yet satisfyingly delicious, this quick recipe is a must-try for apple season and beyond!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt over the apples. Stir well to coat the apples evenly in the mixture.
Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice, then cook for 1 more minute to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the pan-fried apples warm as a side dish, topping for oatmeal, or dessert option with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
