A real southern treat, fried apples are the way to go when you need that dose of sweet comfort food without the crust of a pie. They’re also a tasty accompaniment to breakfast – think ham, eggs, hashbrowns, and big ole scoop of fried apples to round out the plate on a lazy weekend morning.
The best apples for frying are a tart variety that will hold up to cooking with a firm-yet-tender texture, like Granny Smith or Pink Lady. The tartness will offset the sugar used in your recipe, making for a flavorful bite.
Pro tips
- Don’t overcook your apples! Fried apples should be firm to the touch, yet tender to the bite.
- Real butter renders the tastiest fried apples; don’t substitute with margarine.
