Fried Apples

Today is Johnny Appleseed's 234th birthday. Celebrate by making these southern delights.

Fried Apples

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 medium tart apples, unpeeled, cored, quartered, and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  
• Add apples, cover and cook until apples are juicy 4-6 minutes).
  
• Turn and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar.
  
• Reduce to low heat and cover and cook about 5 minutes longer.
  
• Uncover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sugar is absorbed and apples are lightly browned on bottom.
  
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with more sugar, depending on tartness of apples.
  
• Enjoy as a ham side dish or over toast or pancakes for breakfast.