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Slow-Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

This slow-cooker recipe offers perfectly tender and flavorful Cracker Barrel fried apples, combining the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples and the tartness of Granny Smith with a rich cinnamon-butter sauce that’s easy to prepare and ideal for cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 5 pounds HoneyCrisp and Granny Smith apples cored and cut into wedges
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place all the apple wedges into the slow cooker to prepare the base.
  • Mix brown sugar, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a bowl to create the spice mixture.
  • Pour lemon juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract over the apples in the cooker.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and spice mix evenly over the apples, spreading out to cover all wedges.
  • Gently stir everything enough to combine but keep the apple wedges intact.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  • Optional: For faster cooking, set slow cooker on high for about 2 hours but watch carefully.

Notes

Use fresh squeezed lemon juice and melted butter for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze in portions. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to maintain sauce texture.