Sautéed (or Fried) Apples - A Popular Southern Dish Enjoyed at any Meal - Perfect for the Fall

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while being dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Peel the apples, wash them first if necessary.

Core the apples and wedge them using a coring tool or knife.

Melt half a stick of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the apple wedges to the skillet and cover them to hold in steam.

Set the heat to low-medium (about 4 on a gas stove) and cook for 7 minutes, checking occasionally.

After 7 minutes, check the apples; if they are not soft, continue cooking for up to 12 minutes until tender.

Use a sharp knife to check doneness; it should slide easily into the apples with no resistance.

Mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 1/2 cup of water to create a slurry to thicken the juices from the apples.

Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the apples and stir to combine.

Pour the corn starch slurry into the skillet and stir to thicken the juices until desired consistency is reached.

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