Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe
A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel-style Fried Apples recipe featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices slow cooked with butter, sugar, and vanilla, perfect as a warm side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 3–4 lbs apples, peeled and sliced
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Coat Apple Slices: In your slow cooker, evenly coat the peeled and sliced apples with cornstarch to help thicken the mixture as it cooks.
- Add Sugars and Cinnamon: Mix in both the brown and granulated sugars, then sprinkle with cinnamon, stirring well to fully blend the spices and sugars with the apples.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted butter into the mixture, followed by the lemon juice and vanilla extract, stirring lightly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook the Apples: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the apples become tender and infused with flavor.
- Serve Warm: Give the cooked apples a gentle stir before serving warm to enjoy their fragrant and luscious texture.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for balanced sweetness and acidity.
- Adjust sugar amounts to taste or substitute with natural sweeteners for a healthier version.
- This dish can be served over pancakes, waffles, or as a side to pork dishes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra warm spice notes if desired.
Keywords: fried apples, slow cooker apples, Cracker Barrel style fried apples, cinnamon apples, apple side dish, easy slow cooker recipes
