MOM'S FRIED APPLES

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Mom often made these fried apples for me while I was growing up. The recipe is very dear to me. —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 medium unpeeled tart red apples, sliced
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Add apples and 1/2 cup sugar; stir to mix well. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently. , Add cinnamon and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.