Cinnamon Butter Fried Apples Recipe (Stovetop)
This recipe is a simple stovetop fried apples version cooked in butter until tender, then finished with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. It’s great over pancakes, oatmeal, or with ice cream. Below you’ll find the ingredients and clear how-to steps.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the apples
Peel and core the apples, then slice or dice them. Keeping the pieces similar in size helps them cook evenly.
Melt the butter
Set a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt gently; don’t let it brown too much.
Cook until tender
Add the apples and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring now and then, until they start to soften.
Add lemon and sugar
Drizzle in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the sugar. Cook 3–4 minutes more, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the apples look glossy.
Finish with cinnamon
Stir in the cinnamon and cook for 1–2 minutes. Pull it off the heat once the syrup lightly thickens; overcooking can make the apples break down.
Serve
Serve warm. Spoon over pancakes, oatmeal, or add on top of ice cream for an easy dessert.