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
- Prepare the Apples: Place sliced apples into the slow cooker.
- Mix the Spices: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Add Liquids: Drizzle melted butter and water over the apples. Stir gently to coat.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, until apples are tender but not mushy.
- 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.
- Serve: Enjoy warm on their own, or with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or alongside savory dishes.
✨ 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