Slow Cooker Spiced Cracker Barrel-Style Fried Apples
There’s something so comforting about a pot of softly simmering apples filling the house with warm spices. This version brings all the charm of those beloved country-style fried apples, but with the ease of a slow cooker. The apples turn perfectly tender, bathed in a buttery, cinnamon-kissed glaze that feels right at home on a holiday table—or just alongside a simple weeknight meal when you’re craving something warm and familiar.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the prepared apple slices in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle the dry mixture evenly over the apples.
- Pour the melted butter over the top, followed by the lemon juice and vanilla.
- Give everything a gentle toss so the apples are nicely coated.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, or until the apples are soft, glossy, and beautifully caramelized.
