It’s apple picking season, and you know what that means…pies – lots and lots of pies. Warm apple pies are an American tradition celebrated all year round but especially in fall. Why not try a twist on an old classic? After visiting your local Michigan orchard, use the fresh apples you pick to try one of these easy fried apple recipes.

Southern Fried Apples

Yummy fried apples not only sweeten breakfast, they enhance any meal. Made with cinnamon, this tasty recipe takes only 10 minutes to make.

You will need:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

Directions:

  • Melt butter in skillet on medium heat.
  • Add sugar and cinnamon, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add apples, cooking until soft (five to eight minutes).

The Best Easy Fried Apples

This fried apple dish is the perfect fall dessert thanks to a mouth-watering blend of cinnamon, butter, and sugar. Use it as a side dish or as a topping for French toast, pancakes, or waffles.

You will need:

  • 6 apples, diced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon

Directions:

  • Dice the apples and discard the cores, stems, and seeds.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add apples and stir in the cinnamon.
  • Let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When tender, stir in the sugar until dissolved into a caramel-like consistency.
  • Continue to cook the mixture for another five minutes.

Fried Apples Southern Style

Serve this Southern-style fried apple dish for breakfast, dinner, dessert, or just as a snack. Warm or cold – your choice!

You will need:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

  • Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add apple, then drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Fry apples until soft and butter is absorbed.
  • Toss the apples with both sugars, cooking until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cook up one of these delicious recipes with fresh apples you pick this fall. Fried apples make for a yummy treat no matter what the time of day or occasion. From a sweet breakfast to a quick snack, fried apples hit that sweet spot we all crave.