Delicious Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Made Easy

These Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are a sweet, spiced delight, perfect for any meal or dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apples

6-8 medium Firm Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji) Avoid Red Delicious for best texture.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents browning.

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Enriches the dish.
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Cinnamon Essential for flavor.
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional.

For Thickening

2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mix with water before adding.

Optional Flavor Enhancers

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional.
1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Stir in towards the end.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ½-inch thick wedges and toss with lemon juice.
Mix Coating: Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
Layer in Slow Cooker: Grease the slow cooker, layer half the apple wedges with half the sugar mixture, repeat.
Add Flavors: Drizzle lemon juice and vanilla extract over the apples.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, pour into the slow cooker, and stir gently.
Serve: Ladle the warm apples into bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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