Fried apples

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 15 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning and add brightness)

Directions

1. Peel, core, and chop 4 medium apples into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped apples to the skillet, stirring to coat them in butter.
4. Sprinkle 3 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon over the apples.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, until the apples are tender and golden, and the sugar forms a light syrup.
6. Optionally, add 1 tbsp lemon juice during the last minute of cooking for brightness and to prevent browning.
7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving as a dessert or side dish.