Enjoy the comforting taste of Cracker Barrel’s famous fried apples right at home. This slow cooker version gently transforms tart Granny Smith apples into a sweet, spiced treat that works beautifully as a side dish or dessert. With a rich sauce of brown sugar, butter, and warming spices, these apples come out tender, flavorful, and irresistible.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced | 6 |
| Granulated sugar | ¼ cup |
| Packed brown sugar | ¼ cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | ¼ teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | ¼ cup |
| Water | ¼ cup |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Apples and Sugar Mixture
Place the sliced Granny Smith apples into the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this sugar-spice mixture evenly over the apples.
Step 2: Add Butter and Water
Drizzle the melted butter and water over the apples. Stir gently to ensure all slices are coated with the sugar and spices.
Step 3: Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours, or until the apples are tender yet still hold their shape.
Step 4: Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with lemon juice to form a smooth slurry. Pour it into the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the apple juices. Increase the heat to HIGH and cook for 10–15 more minutes, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Step 5: Serve Warm
Spoon the fried apples into bowls and enjoy them warm. They’re perfect on their own or topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
