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There is nothing like the scent of butter, sugar, and cinnamon in the kitchen, and my Cracker Barrel fried apples fits the bill! This recipe brings back memories of going to Cracker Barrel and ordering a side of Fried Apples.
So warm and silky smooth with the tart-sweet apples swimming in a cinnamon and nutmeg butter sauce that is heavenly. This three-step recipe is simply delicious.
Cracker Barrel fried apples is a perfect side dish for pork chops or meatloaf, and can also be served as dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or with a bowl of ice cream (my favorite way!).
CRACKER BARREL FRIED APPLES INGREDIENTS
- Butter: Unsalted butter adds so much flavor to the apples.
- Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples: These varietals will give you the perfect texture and sweetness.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar
- Brown sugar: Light brown sugar adds richness and sweet warmth.
- Cinnamon: A classic spice that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Nutmeg: A pungent warm, nutty spice.
TIPS
- No Browning: To prevent browning, place the peeled apples in salted water. Or squeeze a lemon on top of them. Don’t worry, the oxidation of apples is not harmful and does not affect taste.
- Gather Ingredients: This recipe comes together quickly so gathering the other ingredients first, then peeling and cutting apples last is a good way to avoid browning.
HOW TO MAKE CRACKER BARREL FRIED APPLES
- Melt the butter in a skillet.
- Add the apples, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the melted butter.
- Stir to coat with butter. Cook and cover for 11-14 minutes. Stir occasionally until the apples are tender.
- Serve and top with vanilla ice cream.
***See the full instructions below.
STORING + FREEZING + MAKE-AHEAD
- How Long Can You Keep This in The Fridge? Once cooked and cooled, your Cracker Barrel Fried Apples will last up to two days in the fridge, if it lasts that long!
- Can You Freeze This? I do not recommend freezing. You will want this dish fresh and warm.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the Cracker Barrel Fried Apples ahead of time and warm then in the microwave oven. I suggest no more than one day ahead.
- Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.
MORE APPLE DESSERTS
- Apple Pie
- Apple Bars
- Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
- Apple Dump Cake
- Apple Bread
- Apple Bread Pudding
- Caramel Apple Dump Cake
MORE CRACKER BARREL COPYCAT RECIPES
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Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4 inch wedges
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter (1/2 cup).
- Add apple slices (4), sugar (1/4 cup), brown sugar (1/4 cup), cinnamon (2 teaspoons), and nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon) to melted butter and stir to coat with butter.
- Cook, covered, for 11-14 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are tender.
Have you ever added fresh cranberries to this for a different variation? I have some to use and these apples sound delicious! Thanks
Hi Rhonda. No I haven’t but it sounds like a delicious idea! Let us know if you try it!
I’m not into pies, this one is perfect for me!! The kitchen smelled so so good
Yaaay! That’s so awesome, Marie 🙂 You found the one heheh