Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples: A Southern Classic Made Easy
If there’s one dish that embodies cozy Southern comfort, it’s Cracker Barrel’s famous fried apples. Sweet, spiced, buttery, and tender — they’re the perfect balance of rustic simplicity and indulgence. With this slow cooker version, you get all that homestyle flavor without standing over the stove. Just toss everything in, let it cook low and slow, and prepare for your kitchen to smell like a country kitchen dream.
This dish is incredibly versatile — serve it as a warm dessert topped with vanilla ice cream, a side for pork chops, or even as a breakfast topping for pancakes and waffles. Once you make them, they’ll quickly become a household favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Effortless Cooking – Your slow cooker does all the work.
- Sweet & Spiced – Cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter create the perfect glaze.
- Versatile – Works as a dessert, side dish, or breakfast topping.
- Crowd-Pleaser – Familiar flavors that kids and adults both love.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Knife & cutting board
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
