Happy Fall Recipe!

Now here is an idea for those who love apples. We used to have apple trees when I grew up and also at a place in the country we used to live. Those apple trees literally helped feed and raise my 4 kids during those years when money was tight. Among other uses for them, I used to peel and slice them and then fry them in margarine and brown sugar and cinnamon. The kids loved them for breakfast that way and they are a great source of fiber and vitamin c. So try this recipe if you love apples like we do. But first how about a bit about them from the history books?

John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) was an American pioneer that lived in the 1700s. He was a nurseryman by trade that introduced apple trees to several eastern states of the U.S.  He was born on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts and there are many stories about him. The most popular being that he spread apple seeds everywhere he went. And in his travels, he also preached the gospel converting many Native Americans. It is said that the Native Americans regarded him as someone that had been touched by the Great Spirit, and even the hostile tribes left him alone.

There are other interesting stories about Johnny Appleseed should you care to read about him, you may visit:    Johnny Appleseed - Wikipedia but the one thing that I wonder about, is if he had not planted all those trees of apples, would there have been someone else that would have? Would apples be as popular for us today? Surely God gave this man a gift which we enjoy still today.

Now on with that recipe.

Southern Fried Apples

2 med.apples, cored but not peeled, sliced to 1/2 in. thick rings
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash salt

1. Heat butter over a medium-low heat in a large heavy skillet. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt, set aside. 
2. Place apple slices in a single layer on the bottom of the skillet
3. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over apples
4. Cook the apples for 5 minutes without moving them, and then flip the apples gently with a spatula
5. Sprinkle remaining sugar on apples and cook until tender, but do not overcook or they will fall apart
6. Serve immediately.

Not so different than what we ate those many years ago, but just as wonderful. Try some for your family. You will in no doubt love them just as much!

Source for recipe, calories etc go to: Southern Fried Apples - The Seasoned Mom

Have a great and blessed day folks. Thanks for your visit.