🍎 Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Warm, sweet, and buttery apples just like your favorite country restaurant!
❤️ Ingredients:
3–4 lbs apples, peeled and sliced into wedges (Granny Smith or Fuji work great)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Apples:
Peel and slice apples into wedges. Place them in the slow cooker.
2. Mix the Flavor Base:
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Combine Everything:
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples. Drizzle with melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir to coat evenly.
4. Slow Cook to Perfection:
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, or until apples are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve Warm:
Delicious on their own or served over pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or vanilla ice cream!
💡 Tips:
For thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove for a holiday twist.
Great for meal prep! Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.