Description
These slow cooker ‘fried’ apples are a cozy, spiced Cracker Barrel-inspired side dish or dessert, made effortlessly in the crockpot with just six simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 medium honey crisp apples (~3 lb), peeled and sliced into ¼” pieces
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup butter, cubed
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and slice the apples into roughly ¼‑inch pieces.
- Layer the apple slices evenly in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the apples, drizzle in vanilla extract, then sprinkle on the cornstarch.
- Top with cubed butter and gently stir to coat the apples if needed.
- Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours until apples are tender but not mushy.
- Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve as a side or dessert.
Notes
- Use different apple varieties like Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji for varied flavors.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel for a dessert twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container after cooling; texture may soften when thawed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
