Cracker Barrel Fried Apples (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Crock pot fried apples gives you a dish that tastes exactly like the famous Cracker Barrel fried apples that everyone loves. This yummy side has a quick prep and will make your house smell amazing as the apples slow cook to cinnamony perfection!
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 10 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced (roughly 12 cups)
- 4 tbsp salted butter cut into pats
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground all spice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the prepared apples to the bowl of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly out over the fruit, and then stir to coat.10 large apples, 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Add the sugar and spices to a small bowl, then whisk them together until evenly combined and no lumps remain. Sprinkle this mixture evenly out over the apples.1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground all spice
- Place the pats of butter evenly out over the apples.4 tbsp salted butter
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or until the apples are fork tender.
- Give everything a gentle stir, and serve warm.
Notes
- Want to make it even easier? Use one tablespoon apple pie spice in place of the seasoning blend recommended.
- Don't let the apples overcook. If you do, you can mash them for homemade applesauce.
- I highly recommend Granny Smith apples for this. They are firmer and will cook nicely.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg