Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe
These Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are a cozy, cinnamon-sugar side dish that tastes just like the restaurant favorite—but made easier at home. With just a few pantry staples and a slow cooker, you’ll have tender, buttery apples that are perfect for fall dinners, desserts, or breakfast toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6–8 firm apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into even wedges.
- Add apple slices to the slow cooker. Sprinkle cornstarch over the apples and stir gently to coat.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir gently.
- Pour in melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix carefully to coat all the apples.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side, dessert, or breakfast topping.
Notes
- For deeper spice, add nutmeg or allspice.
- A splash of maple syrup adds rich sweetness.
- Stir in a tablespoon of bourbon for a warm twist.
- Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Dried cranberries add a tart contrast when added halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
