Craving the sweet, tender, cinnamon-spiced apples from Cracker Barrel? You can recreate the magic at home with this Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples recipe. These apples are soft, buttery, and infused with warm spices, making them the perfect side dish for breakfast or a delicious dessert topping. Using the slow cooker ensures the apples turn out perfectly tender and flavorful without much effort!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Set It and Forget It: The slow cooker does all the work, making this recipe perfect for busy days.
- Deliciously Spiced: A blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter coats the apples in a sweet, warm glaze.
- Perfect Side or Dessert: Serve these apples as a side for breakfast (think pancakes or biscuits) or as a dessert topping over ice cream or cake.
- Just Like Cracker Barrel: Enjoy the same nostalgic taste from the comfort of home.
Ingredients:
- 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup apple juice (or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
Equipment:
- Slow cooker (3-4 quart size works well)
- Mixing bowl