💛 Healthier Than Store-Bought
Unlike canned versions, this homemade recipe is free of preservatives and uses real, fresh apples. Plus, you can control the sugar level to make it just how you like it!
👨👩👧👦 A Family Favorite
This dish is a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re making a cozy holiday side dish, a simple dessert, or meal-prepping for the week, these fried apples will have your whole family coming back for more.
So why not skip the store-bought version and make slow-cooked, Cracker Barrel-style fried apples in your own kitchen? One bite, and you’ll be hooked! 🍏🔥
Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples 🍏🍯
If you love the warm, cinnamon-spiced fried apples from Cracker Barrel, you’ll love this easy slow cooker version! These tender, caramelized apples are slow-cooked to perfection in a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon sauce, making them the ultimate cozy side dish or dessert.
Summary
These Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are soft, buttery, and loaded with sweet cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a side dish, they pair beautifully with pancakes, waffles, pork chops, or ice cream!
Equipment
•Slow cooker
•Apple peeler & corer
•Mixing bowl
•Wooden spoon
Ingredients
•6 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
•½ cup brown sugar
•¼ cup granulated sugar
•1 teaspoon cinnamon
•¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
•¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
•1 tablespoon cornstarch
•½ cup apple juice or cider
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Apples
Peel, core, and slice apples into even wedges. Place them in the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Make the Sweet Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt. Pour over the apples and toss gently to coat.
3️⃣ Add the Liquid Ingredients
Mix the melted butter, apple juice/cider, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Pour over the apples, stirring to combine.
4️⃣ Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until apples are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm as a side dish, over pancakes, waffles, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
•For firmer apples, reduce cooking time to 2.5 hours.
•If the sauce is too thin, let it sit for 10 minutes after cooking to thicken.
•Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Enjoy these Cracker Barrel-style fried apples right from your slow cooker! 🍏🔥