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Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples for Cozy Family Moments

Enjoy comforting Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples, perfect for breakfast or dessert with warm cinnamon and caramel flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 6-8 apples Firm Tart Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to prevent browning
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with water to thicken
For Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider or Water to add moisture

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel, core, and slice 6–8 firm tart apples into ½-inch thick wedges. Toss with lemon juice.
  2. Whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Grease the slow cooker, layer half of the apples, then half of the sugar mixture. Repeat and add butter on top.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes.
  7. Serve warm alone, over pancakes, or with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These apples taste even better after storing them overnight in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld nicely.

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