Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Whether you serve them with breakfast, spoon them over desserts, or enjoy them on their own, these slow-cooked fried apples are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Best of all? They’re incredibly simple to make with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice optional
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch slices. Place them directly into your slow cooker.
Add the Sugars & Spices
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (if using) over the apple slices.
- Stir to coat the apples evenly in the sweet, warm spice mixture.
Add the Liquids
- Pour in the apple juice (or apple cider) and lemon juice.
- Dot the apple mixture with the cubed butter.
Slow Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook:
- On LOW: 3 hours
- On HIGH: 2 hours
- Cook until the apples are soft but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
Serve Warm
- Gently stir and serve the apples warm as a cozy side dish—or spoon them over pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or vanilla ice cream.