Fried Apples
Old-fashioned skillet-fried tart apple slices with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon — a classic Southern side or dessert.
SouthernVegetarianEasy20 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 6 whole tart apples, sliced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.3 cup bacon drippings
- 0.3 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 dash nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, melt bacon drippings.
- 2
Pour apples evenly over skillet bottom.
- 3
Sprinkle with lemon juice, then brown sugar, then salt.
- 4
Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until apples are tender and juicy.
- 5
Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Tags
easysouthernskilletdessertcinnamonamericanfried apples
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