Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel–style Fried Apples
A nostalgic dessert featuring tender, caramelized apples infused with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and peel the apples.
- Slice the apples into uniform slices, roughly 1/2 inch thick.
- Combine the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Prepare the slow cooker by greasing it lightly with butter.
- Load the coated apple slices into the slow cooker.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the water and vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the apples.
- Slow cook on low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Best served warm; can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg