My husband and I are on a gluten, dairy, and sugar free (except the kind found naturally in fruit) 24 day diet right now. We’re on day 10. And while I don’t miss the gluten so much (at least right now), I really miss the sugar.
We did this diet last spring and over the months, had slowly allowed our bad eating habits to sneak back in. Especially around the holidays. So while we don’t plan on always following this strict Paleo diet all the time, we will be sticking closer to it, even after our 24 days are up. 
Around day 5 I was really craving something sweet. I mean really craving…. I’m allowed two small servings of fresh fruit a day and I had a gorgeous organic gala apple in the fridge. But I really wanted apple pie, or apple turnovers, or apple caramel muffins, or-you get the picture, right?
In order to not cheat, I decided to make a fried apple snack the healthy way. After I cored and sliced my apple, I melted one tablespoon of coconut oil in my cast iron skillet. I laid the apple slices in the hot oil and fried them for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, just enough to heat things up and get them that gorgeous golden brown color.
Then I sprinkled nutmeg, cinnamon (ceylon), and finely chopped pecans over them. The scent of heaven invaded my kitchen. You think I’m exaggerating, but I’m not, or not that much.My four-year-old daughter came in deciding an apple for her snack smelled like a great idea, too. I sprinkled a dash of powdered sugar on hers because even if I wasn’t going to eat the sugar, I could touch it. It was only a teaspoon and most of ended up in the pan, as you can tell. But she loved it and as an occasional treat, we’ll definitely be making this again.
Table of Contents[Hide][Show]
Fried Apples Snack or Dessert
- 1 organic apple-I prefer Gala or Fuji
- 1 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)
- ¼ finely chopped pecans
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Slice your apple. Lay apple slices in the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes each side until just turning golden brown. Sprinkle spices, nuts, and sugar (optional) on top. Try not to inhale them all at once or you’ll burn your tongue.
3.2.1275 What’s your favorite healthy treat? Any favorite apple variety? We had our first harvest on our honey crisp tree this fall, proof hand pollinating works, but I still prefer the bees.Looking for more healthy or gluten free recipes? You might also enjoy these:
Put your apples to use with these easy 8 recipes and tutorials to save time and money!
Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 1 organic apple-I prefer Gala or Fuji
- 1 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar optional
- ¼ finely chopped pecans
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Slice your apple. Lay apple slices in the pan.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes each side until just turning golden brown.
- Sprinkle spices, nuts, and sugar (optional) on top. Try not to inhale them all at once or you’ll burn your tongue.
Notes
Free Apple Preserving & Use mini Cookbook
Build your pantry with easy canning, baking, apple cider vinegar, with our 8 favorite tutorials and recipes!
Download
This fried apples recipe looks amazing! I love how simple and healthy it is—perfect for a quick snack or a cozy dessert. Can’t wait to try it with some cinnamon! Thanks for sharing!
This recipe sounds amazing! I love how simple and healthy it is. Can’t wait to try these fried apples as a guilt-free snack. Plus, they seem perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing!
This is one of my favorite breakfast foods. I am grain, dairy, egg, sugar and chemical free. So breakfast is challenging. I make 20 or so at a time and put up in freezer.
Looks so simple and delish! Will be saving this idea for myself!
Hi Melissa, I see 1/4 for the pecans on the recipe. Does that mean 1/4 cup?
I’m going to make it in a few minutes.
I have 2 crock pots going right now, 1 has your pigs in a blanket (so yummy) and another one has beef stew. The beef came from a local farm in town.
Thanks for giving us great recipes.
Carol Ann, I’ll have to edit that! It’s a 1/4 cup. sorry about that and supper at your house sounds divine tonight!
How do you hand pollinate your trees? I have 2 honeycrisps that are about 5 years old now. They have a ton of flowers each spring, but I only get 5-6 apples on each tree come harvest time. I would love to try the hand pollination method.
I’m at work right now, but I will most definitely make this when I get home. Sounds Soooo good!
Heather,
I used a small water color paint brush and brushed the pollen on with it. I’ll share some videos this spring when they bloom again so make sure you sign up for the email list so you’ll get them when they come out!
Just printed it out.I’m off any added sugar too at the moment and this sounds perfect when I just neeeeed something sweet.
Blessings Gail
Gail,
Yay, it really hits the spot. Having it hot makes it feel like a “real” dessert. lol
[…] Fried Apples-Healthy Snack or Paleo Dessert Recipe – how to cook fried apples, a healthy, gluten free, paleo, dairy free snack or dessert recipe. Takes less than 8 minutes to make…. […]
[…] Gluten Free Fried Apples […]
[…] Fried Apples- Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Snack or Dessert Recipe […]
[…] Fried Apples- Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Snack or Dessert RecipeMelissa K. Norris melissaknorris.com – More from this domain By Melissa Norris Article […]
[…] Melissa @-MelissaKNorris-Fried Apples-Paleo & gluten […]
Sounds great. Have pinned it.