Skillet Fried Apples

overhead photo of a square bowl filled with fried apples and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

5 from 6 votes

These buttery cinnamon fried apples are made easily in a skillet, and are absolutely perfect to have as a quick dessert (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), a topping for pancakes, waffles, and more!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dessert recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 202kcal

Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

5 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2" thick slices
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 heaping packed cup light brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
pinch of kosher salt
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Saute

Heat a large skillet over MED heat. Once hot, add butter, apple slices, ground cinnamon, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to combine well.
Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, for 8-10 minutes, or until apples are starting to soften.

Make slurry

In a small mixing bowl, add water, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Whisk/stir to combine until smooth.

Thicken

Pour the slurry mixture into the skillet with the apples and stir.
Cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened to your liking.

Cool and serve

Remove skillet from the heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

I've estimated this recipe serves 6, however the exact amount and size of the servings is up to you.
Apples can be left unpeeled if you prefer.

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