Looking for a delicious way to enjoy apples? Our Caramelized Apple Slices recipe is just what you need! This sweet treat is perfect for kids or anyone who loves an easy-to-make dessert. With simple ingredients and a quick cooking time, you'll have a tasty dish ready to serve in no time.
We love to serve these apples in Steel Cut Oatmeal or with this Sourdough French Toast Recipe.
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Caramelized apples are a classic dessert that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the rich, deep flavors of caramelized sugar. In Southern cuisine, apples are frequently used in desserts and sweet dishes, like apple pie, apple cobbler, and fried apples.
While traditionally a dessert, they can also be served as a side dish with Southern pork chops, roasted chicken, and breakfast items.
If you like our caramelized apples recipe, you may also love our Blueberry Syrup topping or our Apple Loaf Cake with Cinnamon Crumb Topping.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy parents.
- Healthy Ingredients: Uses fresh apples and natural brown sugar.
- Versatile: Great as a dessert, snack, or even a breakfast topping.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun and tasty way to get kids to eat more fruit.
Caramelized Apple Slices Ingredients
- Granny Smith Apples: Known for their tartness and firm texture, Granny Smith apples hold up well during cooking and provide a perfect balance to the sweetness of the caramel. If you prefer a sweeter apple, Honeycrisp or Fuji are excellent alternatives.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a rich, molasses-like sweetness.
- Ground Cinnamon: Brings warmth and a hint of spice.
- Butter: Helps in caramelizing and adds a delicious richness.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Apples: Use Fuji or Honeycrisp for a different flavor.
- Brown Sugar: Substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
- Fall Spice: Include a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves for a warm fall flavor. Add vanilla for extra depth.
How to Make Caramelized Apple Slices
STEP ONE: Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples. This ensures they cook evenly and absorb the caramel flavors.
STEP TWO: Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Ensure the butter coats the bottom of the skillet evenly.
STEP THREE: Add Sugar and Cinnamon
Stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and bubbling. This forms the caramel base for the apples.
STEP FOUR: Cook the Apples
Add the apple slices to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
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✔️ DO Stir occasionally to prevent burning but not too often to allow caramelization.
Storage
Store any leftover caramelized apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, allow them to cool completely, and then store them in an airtight container or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
Caramelized apples can be served with vanilla ice cream, over pancakes or waffles, as a topping for oatmeal, or even as a side with Southern dishes like pork chops.
Granny Smith apples are ideal due to their firm texture and tart flavor, but Honeycrisp and Fuji are also good options.
Cook them over medium heat and avoid over-stirring to maintain a tender yet firm texture.
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Caramelized Apple Slices
Equipment
- Skillet
- Peeler
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 firm Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Stir in ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the apple slices to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
Notes
- Apples: Use Fuji or Honeycrisp for a different flavor.
- Brown Sugar: Substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
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