You can serve these perfectly sweet‚ tender southern Fried Apples for a quick and easy side dish or dessert. So simple and good! EASY SOUTHERN FRIED APPLES RECIPE Fried Apples are a classic Southern dish that combines the sweetness of apples with a warm‚ buttery flavor. Whether you’re looking for a delicious side dish or a comforting dessert‚ these apples are a total winner. If you’ve never made fried apples‚ you still might be familiar with them if you’ve ever been to Cracker Barrel. While these aren’t an exact copycat recipe of theirs‚ I can guarantee they’re even better! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):  What apples are best for fried apples? Personally‚ I like using the Granny Smith Apples. Other apples that will work: Golden Delicious‚ Braeburn‚ Honeycrisp‚ and Fuji apples. Can I leave the peels on the apples? Absolutely. We prefer them without the peels‚ but I know some people like the peels. So do what you’d like. Cracker Barrel leaves their skin on the apples and I think you either love it or hate it. Can I make these in the Instant Pot or Air Fryer? You bet and it’s easy! Just check out my Instant Pot Fried Apples and my Air Fryer Fried Apples recipes. Can these be preserved? I’ll be honest here‚ I don’t know. I did some research on canning fried apples and there are now conflicting views on this because of the butter in the recipe. Years ago I would have said yes but now it is being suggested that it is not a safe practice. So I cannot give you proper advice here. I would Google it and see what you feel comfortable doing. I think it will be a personal decision on this one. Can you freeze Fried Apples? You sure can. Place leftovers in a freezer safe container or bag and remove any excess air then freeze for up to 3 months. Can fried apples be made sugar free? I am sure you could as long as you used the proper sugar free substitutes. I have not personally tested this with sugar free items but if you do‚ please let me know how it turns out for you! What to do with leftover Fried Apples? Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in a container. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) salted butter – the little bit of salt in the butter will offset the some of the sweetness in the apples. You won’t taste salt though because there isn’t much in the little bit of butter we’re using. If you only have unsalted butter then you can use that. light brown sugar– Use dark brown sugar for a more intense flavor. Or‚ you can use white sugar if that is all you have. ground cinnamon – I always say this when I talk about spices‚ check your expiration dates. If you don’t bake very often‚ it’s easy to let a jar of cinnamon sit in your pantry for years. it’s important to go through your spice cabinet regularly. nutmeg- optional yet really adds a nice touch. I know not everyone has nutmeg in their pantry so just use the cinnamon. It will still taste great. Granny Smith Apples– peeled and cored in 1/2 inch slices apple juice– this could be swapped out for apple cider‚ just NOT apple cider vinegar. Or water if necessary. cornstarch – it needs to be cornstarch and not flour. Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour so less is needed. Plus with flour‚ it needs to be cooked in a roux first to remove that flour taste. Cornstarch doesn’t add any taste or flavor to the mixture so it’s perfect for something like this. HOW TO MAKE FRIED APPLES In a large skillet over medium heat‚ melt the butter. Add the brown sugar‚ cinnamon‚ and nutmeg‚ and stir constantly until the sugar is melted. Add the apples and coat in the sugar mixture. Cook‚ stirring occasionally until the apples are fork tender‚ 10-15 minutes. In a small bowl‚ whisk together the apple juice and cornstarch. Pour the apple juice mixture while stirring constantly. Then serve. If you are serving this as a dessert‚ you can serve these with ice cream. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Air Fryer Apple FriesCampfire Apple Pie PacketsAir Fryer Apple Hand PiesThe Best Apple Bread (+Video)Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel GlazeEasy Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls (+Video)Apple Dessert Pizza (+Video) Print Fried Apples You can serve these perfectly sweet‚ tender southern Fried Apples for a quick and easy side dish or dessert. So simple and good! Course Dessert‚ Side DishCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 17 minutes minutesTotal Time 32 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 253kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients4 Tablespoons salted butter½ cup light brown sugar‚ packed1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamonpinch of nutmeg (optional)2 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples‚ peeled and cored‚ cut into 1/2 inch slices½ cup apple juice1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch InstructionsIn a large skillet over medium heat‚ melt 4 Tablespoons salted butter.Add 1/2 cup light brown sugar‚ packed‚ 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg and stir constantly until the sugar is melted. Add 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples‚ peeled and cored‚ cut into 1/2 inch slices and coat in the sugar mixture. Cook‚ stirring occasionally until the apples are fork tender‚ 10-15 minutes. In a small bowl‚ whisk together 1/2 cup apple juice and 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch. Pour the apple juice mixture while stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and serve. If you are serving these as a dessert‚ you can serve with ice cream. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 68mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g