Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Step into a world of warm, comforting flavors with these Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples. This classic Southern-inspired dish is made effortlessly in the slow cooker, giving you tender apples coated in a sweet, spiced glaze. Perfect as a dessert or a side dish, they pair beautifully with pork chops, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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🕒 At a Glance

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

• Servings: 6

• Equipment: Slow Cooker

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🍎 Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Prepare the Apples: Place sliced apples into the slow cooker.

2. Mix the Spices: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the apples.

3. Add Liquids: Drizzle melted butter and water over the apples. Stir gently to coat.

4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, until apples are tender but not mushy.

5. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with lemon juice until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Increase heat to high and cook 10–15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve: Enjoy warm on their own, or with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or alongside savory dishes.

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✨ Serving Ideas

• As a dessert with ice cream or whipped cream

• Alongside pancakes, waffles, or French toast

• As a side dish with pork chops, ham, or roasted chicken

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