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Cinnamon Fried Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel Drizzle

Indulge in Cinnamon Fried Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel Drizzle

Enjoy warm Cinnamon Fried Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel Drizzle, a perfect dessert for cozy autumn afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 3 cups Chopped Apples Crisp varieties like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Pink Lady
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Prevents browning
For the Brown Butter Mixture
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can add nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor
For Serving
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Cool Whip can be a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Toasted enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought is convenient
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Boosts overall flavor
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by coring and slicing apples into ½ inch thick half-moons; toss with lemon juice.
  2. Melt salted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully add apple slices to the skillet, cook for 12-15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  5. Toast walnuts or pecans in a separate pan for 3-4 minutes until aromatic and slightly golden.
  6. Transfer cooked apples to plates, top with vanilla ice cream, sprinkle nuts, and drizzle caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy freshly made; can be stored at room temperature for 1 hour, in the fridge for 3 days, or frozen for 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.

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