Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Step into a world of warm, comforting flavors with these Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples. This classic Southern-inspired dish is made effortlessly in the slow cooker, giving you tender apples coated in a sweet, spiced glaze. Perfect as a dessert or a side dish, they pair beautifully with pork chops, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🕒 At a Glance

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

• Servings: 6

• Equipment: Slow Cooker

🍎 Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Directions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Place sliced apples into the slow cooker.

  2. Mix the Spices: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the apples.

  3. Add Liquids: Drizzle melted butter and water over the apples. Stir gently to coat.

  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, until apples are tender but not mushy.

  5. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with lemon juice until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Increase heat to high and cook 10–15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

  6. Serve: Enjoy warm on their own, or with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or alongside savory dishes.

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  ✨ Serving Ideas

  • As a dessert with ice cream or whipped cream

  • Alongside pancakes, waffles, or French toast

  • As a side dish with pork chops, ham, or roasted chicken