Caramelized apples: Discover the secret to perfection!
Caramelized apples are a delicious dessert made by cooking apples in butter and sugar until they are golden brown and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Stir in the cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or on their own.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a more complex taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg