Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Fried Apples


I don't know if this is a Southern thing or not but I've always associated Fried Apples with Southern. Growing up I loved getting to spend the night at my grandparents. They had a small farm, always a few cows, a horse, dogs and cats. My Grandpa worked for DuPont, the farm was just his hobby. So my Grandpa was an early riser. I loved getting up with him to feed the animals, then he'd come in and fix breakfast. If you were up early enough and helped with the chores, he'd cook for you too. The one thing I remember from these breakfasts were my Grandpa's Fried Apples. It didn't matter what else he made, if there were apples in the house, then there'd be Fried Apples on the plate.


Usually, he'd make this with Granny Smith apples, but really, you can make this with any apple. I do like the tart apples the best. And you can do so much with fried apples. The perfect side with breakfast.


Fried Apples on Buttermilk Pancakes


Fried Apples on Ice Cream

Fried Apples

1-2 tablespoons butter
3-4 apples, cored and sliced (skin on or off, it's your preference)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon


Melt butter in a medium frying pan. Add sliced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Simmer over medium low heat until bubbly. Continue cooking for about 10-20 minutes (depending on how thick you cut your apples) until apples are tender.


Then just serve them up. If you want more syrup with your apples just increase your butter and brown sugar.


Be sure to check out all the other wonderful apple recipes from these great ladies

4 Sisters from Crumbs and Chaos   Carrie from Bakeaholic Mama
Averie from Averie Cooks   Crystal from A Pumpkin and A Princess
Cassie from Bake your Day    Ali from Jam Hands
6 Sisters from Six Sisters Stuff

A great big thank you to Jocelyn from Inside BruCrew Life and Aimee from Shugary Sweets for putting together Apple Week. Be sure to pop over to their blogs, they're having a giveaway from Crunchpak.

I'm linking up at some of these great parties.

19 comments:

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    1. we always look forward to fall just for fried apples!

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  2. I've never had fried apples but it makes sense, particularly as a topping. Delicious, I'm sure!

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  3. I love fried apples...one of the best things about fall for sure!!! They look so good sitting on top of your pancakes and ice cream:-) I'm thinking I need to go eat something before reading any more blogs...

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  4. Perfect for the season! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Joan, Thanks for linking up with us for Tasty Tuesday! My kids LOVE fried apples with bacon:-) Can't wait to see what creations you share with us next week!

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  6. Perfectly easy and delicious!! I would love a bowl of these by themselves...I guess a little ice cream wouldn't hurt either ;)

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  7. Looks so good! I am going to have to make those for sure.

    Absolutely love it if you could link up this (and a couple other recipes) to Wonderful Food Wednesday at http://www.athometake2.com.

    Hope to see you there!
    Jessica @ At Home Take 2

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  8. I love this idea of using fried apples on top of pancakes for breakfast, it looks yummy over ice cream too;-)

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  9. I love fried apples! I grew u eating these, and I think of them as being Southern, too! :)
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  10. Dang girl. This is amazing. You know me and frying.

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  11. Love this - I haven't had fried apples in forever! I hope you'll share them at this week's It's Fall Y'all ~ Linky Party. Hope to see you there!

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  12. Don't know if fried apples are particularly southern. I grew up eating them and live in the northwest. They are so yummy and make a wonderful side dish to serve with pork instead of applesauce. Every cook should know about these so I am including a link to your post on my Friday Finds this week. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Hi Joan,
    I am so excited that it is Apple season once again. Your recipe is just wonderful and I will sure be making it often. Hope you are having a fabulous day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  14. Love Fried Apples. I have been making them for years (trying to copy Cracker Barrel) but have never blogged them! Thanks for reminding me, and sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

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  15. Fried Apples are the best! SO glad it's apple season now :) Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  16. I have added you to my blogger list after discovering that you love apples :P :D I'll try this soon!! ^^

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