Fried apples are a classic old fashioned dessert that is perfect for any time of year.
The first time I made an oven version of fried apples I mentioned to my mom exactly what I had done and how much we enjoyed them.
Her reply was something like this, “Lynn I remember oven-fried apples being one of the first things your grandma showed me how to cook.”
Well, I guess there is not much new in the cooking world. Here I thought this was a great idea, but it has been around for years and years, probably generations.
I don’t remember my mom making anything like this when I was growing up, but I guess she did.
Why have oven baked apples or oven fried apples been so popular for years? The main reason is that they are easy and delicious to make using basic everyday ingredients.
They are also a great way to use up apples that are not the best. You know the kind. The ones that have been on the counter or in the fridge for too long and are no longer crisp.
Or the ones that look so great at the store, but are not crisp when you bite into them at home.
Those kind of apples are great for making fried apples.
I think baked apples or oven fried apples have also stood the test of time because they can be served in so many ways. I think of them mainly as a dessert, but you could also serve them as a side dish.
My family also loves them over french toast, waffles, and pancakes for an special breakfast or breakfast for dinner treat.
My mom told me that my grandma often added raisins and nuts to her oven fried apples and baked apples and that it was really good. Both of those things would make great additions to this basic oven fried apple recipe.
How To Serve Fried Apples
Oven fried apples are great on their own. I love to eat a bowl full of them.
They are also delicious with whipped cream or ice cream.
For a special breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner serve them over pancakes, waffles, or french toast.
They are also great over a bowl of oatmeal.
Ingredients
- apples, tart varieties like granny smith are best, but I have used other kinds or mixed them. I really just use what I have that needs to be used up
- white sugar
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- butter
Oven Fried Apples
An old fashioned fried apple recipe made in the oven.
Ingredients
- 10 apples, tart varieties like granny smith are best, but I have used other kinds or mixed them. I really just use what I have.
- 1/2 cup white sugar ( If you are using a sweeter apple you can decrease the sugar.)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples.
- Combine apples with the remaining ingredients and pour into a 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serve as is, with whipping cream, with ice cream, or on top of french toast, pancakes, or waffles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 92mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 5gSugar: 43gProtein: 1g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Originally posted October 2012. Updated February 2023.
What a great idea don’t have to stand and watch. I read someplace what you can put the apple slices in while you are cutting them, I forgot what it was lol. Can you help with this. Thanks for your great site and the new gluten free so very helpful
Lemon juice keeps the apples from browning.
OH YUUUUUMMMMMMM! We have fried apples all the time… usually as a side dish with pork. I never thought to oven fry them though! And nuts and raisins… that sounds absolutely delish! I will have to try both versions. MMMMM! Can’t wait!
You can put cut apples in salt water to keep them from turning until you can get them into the pan. A dear old lady affectionately called Granny by our entire church taught me that many years ago when I went to her house to learn to make friend apple pies.
*fried apple, not friend! Fingers going too fast.
We likedv5hem added to steel cut oatmeal
Steel cut oatmeal is a great way to eat them!