Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
These Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are tender, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. A copycat recipe that’s effortless to make and perfect as a side dish, topping, or cozy dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place sliced apples in the slow cooker.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour butter mixture over apples and stir gently to coat.
- Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mix again.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji to prevent mushiness.
- Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra spice depth.
- For thicker sauce, remove apples at the end and reduce sauce on the stovetop before pouring back.
- Serve as a side dish with pork or chicken, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.