Stove Top Fried Apples
Transform your kitchen into a cozy haven with this quick and irresistible Stove Top Fried Apples recipe! Featuring tender, caramelized slices of apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, this 15-minute wonder is infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, and a touch of nutmeg. The buttery, rich glaze comes together in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Perfect as a standalone treat or as a decadent topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even vanilla ice cream, these skillet-fried apples are the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave something sweet and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium 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)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt completely.
Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble lightly.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the butter-sugar mixture.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the apples cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the lid and continue to cook the apples for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of tenderness and the sauce thickens.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the fried apples warm on their own, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*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.
