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Easy Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These tender, caramelized apples with cinnamon and brown sugar are slow-cooked to perfection. A comforting, sweet side dish that’s perfect on its own or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream!


Ingredients

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  1. 6 large tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

  2. 1 cup granulated sugar

  3. 1/2 cup brown sugar

  4. 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  5. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  6. 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces


Instructions

  • Prepare the apples: Place the sliced apples in the bowl of the slow cooker.

  • Make the sugar mixture: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to coat.

  • Add butter: Dot the top of the apples with small pieces of butter.

  • Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the apples are soft and the sauce is bubbly.

 

  • Serve: Stir the apples well before serving to coat them with the sauce. Serve warm as a side dish, or as a topping for ice cream or pancakes.


Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.

  • If you prefer a sweeter version, you can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.

  • This recipe can be doubled if you need to serve a larger crowd.

 

  • For extra flavor, you can add a dash of vanilla extract during the last hour of cooking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg