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Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Cracker Barrel Fried Apples is a comforting, sweet, and warmly spiced apple dish that replicates the classic Southern restaurant favorite. Cooked gently in a slow cooker, this recipe combines tender apple wedges with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla to create a luscious and flavorful dessert or side dish. The slow cooking method ensures the apples are perfectly soft and caramelized, making it an easy and delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 3-4 lbs apples, peeled and sliced into wedges

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Peel and slice 3-4 pounds of apples into wedges, removing any cores. Place the apple wedges into the slow cooker and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornstarch over them, then stir gently to evenly coat the apples. This helps thicken the juices as they cook.
  2. Add Sugars and Cinnamon: Pour ¼ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the apples. Stir the mixture carefully to combine the sugar and cinnamon evenly with the apples.
  3. Add Butter, Lemon, and Vanilla: Melt ¼ cup of butter and add it to the slow cooker. Then add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir everything together to blend all the flavors.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high heat. Let the apples cook for approximately 2 hours. During this time, the apples will soften and the sugars will caramelize, creating a rich, flavorful syrup.
  5. Finish and Serve: After 2 hours, uncover the slow cooker and give the fried apples a final stir to mix in any juices that may have separated. Serve warm as a dessert, side dish, or topping for pancakes and ice cream.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust sugar amounts based on your sweetness preference or the tartness of your apples.
  • For a thicker syrup, you can cook the apples uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to reduce liquids.
  • This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra spice variations.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/cracker-barrel-fried-apples-recipe/