You only need five ingredients for the perfect fall side dish: fried cinnamon apples! Serve alone, or over pork chops.
Last week, we had a cold-ish day. And last night, it got down to 50 and we were able to leave the windows open while we were sleeping.

You know what this means! Fall is coming! And I couldn't be more excited. Summer is the one season of the year that I just can't deal with. I don't sweat, like AT ALL. No sweat. I just get beet red. Sometimes I get purple. My body's inability to efficiently cool itself makes the hot days of summer pretty rough for me.

These early signs of fall have me a bit overexcited. And, have you noticed that apples are finally starting to get good again? Yes! I bought some awesome apples from the store this week and they are perfectly crispy and juicy, ready for this Cinnamon Fried Apples recipe!
I'm pining for the season to change something fierce and leave this hot summer behind us!

I took this all as a sign to whip out this family recipe for Fried Cinnamon Apples, a recipe that my Mom, Ann, has been making for 30+ years!

My Mom made me these fried apples for many years, and I heavily associate them with fall. They are so very simple, with just five ingredients. The hardest part of this recipe is slicing the apples, which takes a few minutes. After that, throw the apples, water, butter, and cinnamon-sugar into a pot, cover, and let it rock and roll!

If you love this Fried Cinnamon Apple recipe, I think you'll also enjoy these recipes that use apples!
- Caramel Apple Sangria
- Easy Thanksgiving Stuffing with Apples and Celery
- Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake
- Cabbage, Radish and Apple Cole Slaw
- Kale Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Bacon
- Broccoli Cranberry Salad with Apples, Bacon and Walnuts

Spiced Cinnamon Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 6-8 apples, cored and sliced
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, add all ingredients. Stir mixture well to combine.
- 2. Cover with lid and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the liquid from burning.
- 3. Serve warm.

Spiced Cinnamon Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 6-8 apples, cored and sliced
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, add all ingredients. Stir mixture well to combine.
- 2. Cover with lid and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the liquid from burning.
- 3. Serve warm.
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Connie | URBAN BAKES
Monday 31st of August 2015
I love Fall baking and I can't wait to get started. The smell of apples and cinnamon is a must. I will be making this very soon. Can't wait!
Allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Thursday 27th of August 2015
Dear Michelle, We love fried apples at our house too. We often have them over waffles or mixed with raisins and kielbasa for a quick breakfast. Yours look delicious!
Michelle
Friday 28th of August 2015
Ahhhhh yummy! I've never thought of pairing them with waffles. Heck yeah!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar
Thursday 27th of August 2015
I can only imagine the smell of these cooking! Love how simple this recipe is!
Michelle
Friday 28th of August 2015
Thanks Jessica!
Carla
Wednesday 26th of August 2015
Oh, yum! I'm a year-round apple kind of girl, but they sure do get better right about now. I'm going to have to try this!