Apples with Jack!
Lynchburg Candied Apples (or Apples with Jack!)
I am posting here for anyone interested a recipe that we enjoyed at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House in Lynchburg on the pre-convention Tour prior to the National Convention in Knoxville, TN. “Fried” or “Candied” apples are an often served dish in this area of the nation, and we often have them at home in Missouri….but here’s a twist I hadn’t tried yet! And by the way, to have actual authentic fried apples you need to use real BUTTER. I don’t want to hear any reports of any other such thing…..don’t corrupt them like that!
LYNCHBURG CANDIED APPLES
3 TBS BUTTER
6 CUPS PEELED AND SLICED GREEN APPLES
¼ TO ½ CUP SUGAR
1/3 CUP Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook apples in butter until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and Jack Daniel’s. Continue to cook until juice has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve warm. Makes six servings.
If you just want to try fried apples, and prefer not to use the Jack-leave it out-and you’ll have the basic dish then!