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Skillet Fried Apples

Oct 11, 2021 · Last updated: Apr 13, 2024 by Julia · 3 Comments · this post may contain affiliate links

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A delicious recipe for one skillet fried apples with cinnamon made the old-fashioned way just like we love it. Great to use in your favorite sweet or savory recipes and simply enjoyed on its own with a scoop of ice cream.

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Ingredients

  • Apples - one or at least two different types of apples will taste great: try Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala or Pink Lady. These apples are crisp and hold up exceptionally well during cooking.
  • Cinnamon - I do recommend a particular cinnamon that has a strong cinnamon taste, this one.
  • Butter - for more ‘’cleaner’’ flavor (if you can say that) use unsalted butter. For a more intense experience, use salted butter, both will work here.
  • Spices - allspice, apple pie spice, or pumpkin spice are easy choices here and will work great!

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Tips

  • The frying apples cooking time will depend on what are you going to use the apples for. If using it for an apple crumble or apple pie then 8-10 minutes is enough or even less as they will continue to cook in the crumble/pie later. 
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet - this fried apples recipe is enough for one crumble pie about 8,9 or 10-inch baking dish. If you want to make some extra or need it in double amounts avoid overcrowding the skillet and cook in batches.
  • If the end result is simply to enjoy apples on their own or with an ice cream, I like to spice things up by adding 1 teaspoon or two of vanilla extract or paste, or even a little bourbon or sweet liquor toward the end of cooking.
  • Slice them nice and even - for better results and even cooked fried apples, try to slice apples into uniform size. This way, all of them will cook even and not mushy. 
  • Wash the apples - you may already know this, but most of the apples sold in stores and markets are sprayed with a layer of wax to prevent moisture loss and make the apples more appealing. This should be properly washed off by scrubbing each apple with some soap and sponge.
  • You don't have to necessarily use a specific apple type, just use whatever is in season.

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Fried Apples With Cinnamon

Julia
A delicious recipe for fried apples with cinnamon, made the old-fashioned way just like we love it. Great to use in your favorite sweet or savory recipes and simply enjoyed on its own with a scoop of ice cream.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 5 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (or Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady)
  • ½ cup muscovado light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter, unsalted or salted

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Peel, and cut the apples in fourths. Remove the cores, and then slice each part into thin slices, about ¼-inch thick.
  • In a large (I used 10.5 inch) cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and cinnamon. Stir well with a wooden spoon until sugar is well coated, moistened, and starts to become bubbly. Add in the sliced apples and stir to coat.
  • Cook stirring until apples reach desired consistency (they should become soft but not mushy), about 8-10 minutes for a crisp-tender and about 10-15 minutes very soft.

NOTES

  • The cooking time of fried apples will depend on what are you going to use the apples for. If using it for an apple crumble or apple pie then 8-10 minutes is enough or even less as they will continue to cook in the crumble later.
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet - this fried apples with cinnamon recipe is enough for one crumble pie about 8,9 or 10-inch baking dish (you may even have some leftovers!). If you want to make some extra or need it in double amount avoid overcrowding the skillet and cook in batches.
  • What are the best cooking apples? What apple is the best for cooking and holds its shape beautifully? Thankfully there are plenty. As mentioned above, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady, Gala are the most preferred options here. These apples are crisp and hold up exceptionally well during cooking.
  • Can you make fried apples in the oven? You can make fried in the oven but they will be more on the soft side and not caramelized as much as we want them to be in a ‘’fried apples’’ recipe. My recommended temperature for this would be 350 F and bake until golden brown and fork-tender. However for best results, please refer to this fried apple recipe.
  • Can you freeze fried apples? You can definitely freeze fried apples with cinnamon after cooking and cooling. Place the cooked apples into an airtight container, seal the lid and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge overnight. Warm the fried apples in a saucepan, in the oven, or microwave before using in your favorite recipe.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 294kcal
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Instructions

  1. Peel, and cut the apples in fourths. Remove the cores, and then slice each part into thin slices, about ¼-inch thick. 
  2. In a large (I used 10 inch) cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Stir well with a wooden spoon until sugar is well coated, moistened, and starts to become bubbly. Add in the sliced apples and stir to coat.
  4. Cook stirring until apples reach desired consistency (they should become soft but not mushy), about 8-10 minutes for a crisp-tender and about 10-15 minutes very soft. 
  5. Enjoy the fried apples with cinnamon in your favorite cobbler, crumble or crisp recipe or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Fried apples

FAQs

What are the best cooking apples?

What apples are the best for cooking and hold their shape beautifully? Thankfully there are plenty. As mentioned above, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady, Gala. These apples are crisp and hold up exceptionally well during cooking. But honestly, you can use whatever you have.

Can you make fried apples in the oven?

You can make fried apples with cinnamon in the oven but they will be more on the soft side and not caramelized as much as we want them to be in a ‘’fried apples’’ recipe. My recommended temperature for this would be 350 F and bake until golden brown and fork-tender. However for best results, please refer to this fried apple recipe.

Can you freeze fried apples?

You can definitely freeze fried apples after cooking and cooling. Place the apples into an airtight container, seal the lid and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge overnight. Warm the fried apples in a saucepan, in the oven, or microwave before using in your favorite recipe.

How do you store apples for the winter?

Apples store beautifully and for a very long time in a cool environment such as a fridge or chilled cellar. Before refrigerating though choose more firm apples and without visible cut marks and they will remain fresh for a long time.

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Comments

  1. Sara

    November 21, 2023 at 8:41 pm

    Why dont you writs thw amount of each ingredient inyour fried apple rwcipe and your apple cobbler recipe?
    Thank you.

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    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      November 22, 2023 at 7:28 pm

      Sara, try checking the recipe card below the post :))

      Reply
  2. Julia

    October 15, 2021 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Fried apples with cinnamon are the best all-year dessert, serve it with simple vanilla ice cream, on top of pancakes, waffles, toasts or use it in your favorite apple pie, crumbles or cobbler recipes.

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