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Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples: Sweet Southern Bliss

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples, an easy and comforting dessert that will elevate your gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 6-8 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Firm and tart varieties hold their shape
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted for better flavor control
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light brown preferred for gentler sweetness
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the tartness of the apples
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Essential for cozy flavor
  • a pinch Nutmeg Adds depth to the flavor
For Thickening and Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to avoid clumps
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents browning of apples
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor richness
  • optional Maple Syrup or Honey For deeper richness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform ½-inch wedges. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  2. Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Layer half of the apple slices in the slow cooker, sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture, then add remaining apples and sugar.
  4. Drizzle vanilla extract over the apples.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-4 hours, stirring every hour.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before the end.
  7. Serve warm as a side or dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These fried apples can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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