Fried Apples

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced (such as Honeycrisp)

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

6 Tbsp. light brown sugar

2 Tbsp. white sugar

3 Tbsp. cornstarch

¾ cup apple cider

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ tsp. nutmeg

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 oz. bourbon (optional)

Directions

Make sugar mixture: Combine brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.

Add apples to melted butter: In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tbsp. butter. Add the apples, sugar mixture, and lemon juice, and stir until the apples are fully coated.

Cook apples until tender: Reduce the heat to low. If using, add bourbon, and stir to deglaze the pan. Cover the pan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender. Meanwhile, add apple cider and cornstarch to a small bowl, and whisk to combine.

Make syrup: When the apples are cooked to tender, use a slotted spoon to move them to a large bowl, leaving their juices in the skillet. Pour the apple cider mixture into the skillet, and stir to combine with the juices. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the liquid begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.

Return apples to skillet: Add the apples back to the skillet, and stir to fully coat.

Add butter and simmer: Add the cold butter. Simmer until the butter melts and the sauce takes on a syrupy, almost caramel-like consistency. Remove from heat, and serve.