Sweet skillet apples cooked in butter, brown sugar, maple syrup & nutmeg
Fresh from the skillet — new cookin' straight from the holler!
The sweet skillet apples I grew up eatin’ on top of pancakes with a big ol’ dollop of whipped cream. Nothin’ made my heart happier as a barefoot boy in the holler than wakin’ up to the smell of Granny’s baked apples cookin’ in her old cast-iron skillet.
4 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any tart-sweet variety), peeled, cored, and sliced thin
2 tablespoons butter (real butter)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (Granny’s secret!)
Pinch of salt
1. Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and pinch of salt until it melts into a smooth, glossy sauce.
3. Add the sliced apples and sprinkle with nutmeg. Gently stir so every slice gets coated.
4. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft but still have a little bite.
5. Serve hot over pancakes, biscuits, ice cream, or pork chops.
Cletus Pro Tips from the Holler
Use tart apples so they hold their shape.
Campfire style works great — same recipe, just use your cast-iron over the fire.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days and taste even better warmed up.
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