Traditional Southern Fried Apples Recipe - Mashed (2024)

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Traditional Southern Fried Apples Recipe

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When it comes to dessert, most people think of ice cream or cookies as their go-to. However, some of the best desserts involve fruit, and we truly believe that desserts with fruit are highly underrated. These Southern fried apples are the perfect after-dinner treat and they have a fun history. According to Historic Union County, fried apples go way back to a time before WWII. They're popular in the South, and they would make a great ending to a good, old-fashioned Southern meal. Heck, you could even eat these for breakfast if you wanted!

Recipe developer Miriam Hahn comes up with some of the freshest and most flavorful recipes, and this one is no exception. "I love using fruit in some form for dessert..this recipe is simple yet delicious and is good on its own, or dolled up," Hahn shares. She also reveals her inspiration for this recipe. "I make apples all sorts of ways...Instant Pot, slow cooker, roasted... you name it. So this is just another version to throw in the mix," she explains.

Gather the ingredients for traditional Southern fried apples

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As with any other recipe, you will need to gather all the ingredients before beginning. Pick up Granny Smith apples, butter or margarine, coconut sugar or brown sugar, cinnamon, and date syrup.

Prepare the apples

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To begin, grab the Granny Smith apples. If you can't find any at your local grocery store, don't sweat it. "You can also make it with Honeycrisp or Fuji, but I prefer the tartness of the granny smith's best," Hahn shares. Peel the apples and remove the core from each one.Then, take out a cutting board and sharp knife and chop the apples into slices.

Heat the butter and add sugar, cinnamon, and date syrup

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Place a frying pan on your stove and toss in the butter or margarine. Turn the heat up to medium and once the butter melts, you can add the sugar, cinnamon, and date syrup.

According to Hahn, the date syrup is a special ingredient that sets this dish apart from others. "It adds sweetness to anything without processed sugar and gives everything a delicious flavor," she shares. "Super easy to add in because it is smooth and pourable. Typical recipes for Southern fried apples have much more sugar, and that high amount is not needed with the addition of the date syrup."

Stir to combine the ingredients and let the mixture simmer for about 3 minutes.

Add the apples to the sauce

Go ahead and toss the apples into the sauce and stir to coat, distributing the sauce on the apples. Cook the mixture on medium heat for about 8 minutes, until the apples start to get soft. As the apples cook, be sure to stir them.

Serve your traditional Southern fried apples

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Remove the apples from the heat, and serve in a plate or bowl. "You can serve this plain, with ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, whipped cream, as an oatmeal topper or as a pie filling. It is super versatile and a family fave," Hahn shares.

This stuff is so good that we don't think you will have anything left, but if you do, they will last for "up to one week," Hahn shares. We hope these Southern fried apples hit the spot!

Traditional Southern Fried Apples Recipe

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These traditional Southern fried apples have the perfect hint of sweetness and cinnamon spice.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

11

minutes

Servings

4

Servings

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Total time: 21 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large granny smith apples
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons date syrup

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and slice the apples
  2. Put the butter into a large frying pan and turn to medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the sugar, cinnamon, and date syrup. Stir to combine and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the apples and stir to coat and distribute sauce. Cook on medium for 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the apples are soft.
  4. Ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving297
Total Fat11.9 g
Saturated Fat7.3 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol30.5 mg
Total Carbohydrates48.3 g
Dietary Fiber6.8 g
Total Sugars37.9 g
Sodium11.0 mg
Protein1.1 g

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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FAQs

What do you eat with fried apples? ›

Our Favorite Ways To Serve Fried Apples

One great thing about fried apples is that they can be paired with sweet or savory ingredients. Serve them alongside pork chops or chicken as a side dish. Use them to top oatmeal, French toast, or pancakes for breakfast.

Are Fuji apples good for frying? ›

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.

What can you do with apple mash? ›

From loaves to tray bakes, applesauce cakes to muffins, there are loads of great ways you can add aseptic apple puree to your baking this year. Plus, it's not just ideal for adding taste and sweetness to your recipes, it can also be used as a substitute for ingredients like butter, oil or eggs.

Are canned fried apples the same as apple pie filling? ›

They're similar to apple pie filling in texture, but much less sugary and syrupy. The apple filling inside the can is much juicer and not as sticky as the liquid in apple pie filling.

Can a dog eat an apple? ›

Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath. But before you feed apples to your dog, always remove the core and the seeds.

Which apples make the best applesauce? ›

Since you'll be cooking your apples down, your best apple picks for applesauce are softer varieties like Golden Delicious and Fuji. McIntosh has a tender flesh that easily breaks down when cooked, making it a great choice for sauce hausarbeiten schreiben lassen.

When should you throw away apples? ›

This can keep them fresh for up to 6–8 weeks. If you notice physical signs of expiration, such as bruising, soft spots, or oozing, it's best to discard apples to prevent the intake of potentially dangerous compounds called mycotoxins.

Which is better Honeycrisp or Fuji apples? ›

While there is an extremely wide variety of apples, all with varying flavors, the sweetest-tasting apple is fuji, followed by gala, honeycrisp, and Red Delicious apples. These apples are great for snacking and eating as is.

What is the best tasting apple? ›

Honeycrisp: You might be able to tell by its name, but Honeycrisp apples are where it's at when it comes to loads of juiciness and honey-like sweetness! One unique feature of this sweet apple is its cells fracture perfectly when you take a bite out of it, resulting in the perfect crunch.

What meat goes well with fried apples? ›

Prepare to be dazzled with some good ole Southern home cooking. Enjoy this as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or as a side dish with chicken fried chicken, ham steak, or fried pork chops. Spoon the fried apples over pancakes, waffles, French Toast, or buttery pound cake.

How do you eat fried apples in a can? ›

They are delicious for turnovers, waffles and pancakes. Or as a Glorious side dish to satisfy your sweet tooth at dinner.

How do you eat caramelized apples? ›

Place your knife about an inch from the stick and slice down through the caramel apple. You should have a nice round slice, and the seeds from the core should still be on the stick portion. Repeat your first slice on the opposite side of the caramel apple, placing the knife about an inch from the stick.

What is the most popular way to eat an apple? ›

Eat the apple whole.

It's common to eat right down to the hard, plastic-like core of the apple, with its small clutch of seeds, and then discard it. Contrary to popular belief, the "core" of apples are perfectly edible though it may be uncomfortable to eat and many people avoid eating it.

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