Fried Apples

Decadent and full of rich spices, healthy fried apples are a quick, family-favorite side made with simple kitchen staples.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Clean Eating Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

Place the coconut oil in the pan and melt it on medium heat.
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Add the apple slices to the pan.
8 apples
Stir in the lemon juice, molasses, vanilla, and spices.
2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoon molasses, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Cook the apples on medium - medium low heat until they're soft, usually about 15 minutes. Stir frequently to keep from burning.
Top with dried cranberries and chopped pecans (if using) and serve warm.
1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup chopped pecans

For best results, use apples that are crunchy and have a good balance between sweet and tart. Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith are some great choices.
If you're not dairy-free, feel free to substitute butter for the coconut oil.
If you prefer, you can use maple syrup instead of molasses.
You can substitute chopped walnuts for the pecans.