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Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

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These slow cooker Cracker Barrel fried apples are a warm, spiced, buttery apple dish that’s perfect as a side, topping, or dessert. They’re tender, flavorful, and effortlessly made in the crockpot.

Ingredients

  • 6 large apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and slice apples into thick wedges.
  2. Add apples to the slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
  4. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the apples.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice and apple juice (or cider) on top.
  6. Dot the apples with butter slices.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, or until apples are tender but not mushy.
  8. Stir gently before serving to coat apples in the syrupy sauce.

Notes

  • Use a mix of apple varieties for more flavor depth.
  • Substitute apple juice with apple cider for a richer taste.
  • Add vanilla extract at the end for extra warmth.
  • Top with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert version.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days; reheat gently with a splash of juice if needed.

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