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    Easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe

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    by Kathy 8 Comments

    Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are the most delicious dessert ever!  This easy southern recipe combines juicy apples with cinnamon, apple juice, nutmeg and a hint of sugar for the perfect copycat recipe. This is comfort food at its best!

    cracker barrel fried apples sitting in a skillet on a cuttingboard

    Easy and Quick Apple Dessert Recipes

    We certainly love a good Cheesecake recipe or Cupcake Recipe on this website. There is no doubt about that! But we’ve discovered that we actually LOVE making Apple Desserts. There is just something about making the Apple a main ingredient in a dessert recipe that gets us super excited. And Apple Desserts can work great as a Fall recipe or for a summer cookout! Here are some of our favorite Apple Dessert Recipes:

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    Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

    I love Cracker Barrel fried apples.  I think it is my favorite thing on the entire menu. They have mastered this southern staple over the years and I just had to make my own recipe to enjoy at home. Fried apples are the perfect thing to make in the fall after apple picking with the family or for a delicious Thanksgiving side dish. It has become somewhat of a tradition in our home. My kids love helping me cut the apples and stirring the mixture together.

    Added bonus, it makes your kitchen smell amazing!

    small white bowls of fried apples on a cutting board with a red napkin and cinamon sticks

    What Type of Apples Work Best for Cracker Barrel Fried Apples?

    You could use a variety of different types of apples in this dish but Cracker Barrel has used Golden Delicious apples in its recipe for years so that is what we use too. If you don’t have Gold Delicious you could try a Granny Smith, Gala or any variety that will keep its shape when cooked for awhile.

    I have also been asked if I keep the peel on my apples, I sure do! Most of the health benefits of apples are in their peels so lets leave those on and enjoy them! I simply wash my apples and then use an apple corer/slicer. I will then cut each of those slices 2-3 times to make the perfect sized apple slices for this recipe.

    an apple being sliced by an apple slicer/corer on a cutting board with a knife

    Can you make fried apples in a slow cooker or pressure cooker?

    Absolutely!

    It is really simple to make this fried apple recipe in your slow cooker. Just add your apples, sprinkle with the cornstarch and stir. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the apples. Mix well and then cook on high for 2 hours.

    For pressure cookers, I would recommend the pot-in-pot method of cooking. Place a cup of water in your pot, place your trivet, and then use a pressure cooker-friendly dish. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and place in your dish. Cover with foil and place on the trivet. Cook over high pressure for 5 minutes allowing for a natural release before enjoying.

    How to Can Fried Apples

    So there is a little debate about canning fried apples. Our recipe doesn’t include oil and we leave the apple peel intact, so while I haven’t personally tried canning these fried apples, I think it would be safe to do so. It has been advised not to completely cook the apples slices through when you are canning and add more apple juice to the recipe to make extra liquid.

    For a full tutorial on how to can apple slices, I enjoy this one from Healthy Canning.

    fried apples in a skillet How to Make Fried Apples

    Ingredients:

    • Golden delicious apples, core removed and sliced
    • Apple juice, divided
    • White sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • allspice

    Directions:

    Add apples and 2 cups juice into a skillet. Heat on medium high for 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender but not mushy. Remove apples from pan and set aside.

    Frying apples in a skillet

    In a separate bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup apple juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Whisk well and pour into skilled. Heat on medium high until bubbling and thick, whisking frequently. 

    Fried Apple Sauce cooking in a skillet with a whisk

    Return apples to pan and mix well. Serve immediately

    Related Recipes: Apple Oatmeal Cookies,

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    cracker barrel fried apples sitting in a skillet on a cuttingboard
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    Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

    Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are the most delicious dessert ever!  This easy southern recipe combines juicy apples with cinnamon, apple juice, nutmeg and a hint of sugar for the perfect copycat recipe. This is comfort food at its best!

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cracker Barrel Fried Apples, fried apples
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 140 kcal
    Author BubbaPie

    Ingredients

    • 4 large golden delicious apples core removed and sliced
    • 2-1/2 cups apple juice divided
    • 4 tablespoons white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

    Instructions

    1. Add apples and 2 cups juice into a skillet. Heat on medium high for 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender but not mushy. Remove apples from pan and set aside.
    2. In a separate bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup apple juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Whisk well and pour into skilled. Heat on medium high until bubbling and thick, whisking frequently.
    3. Return apples to pan and mix well. Serve immediately

    Recipe Notes

    It is really simple to make this fried apple recipe in your slow cooker. Just add your apples, sprinkle with the cornstarch and stir. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the apples. Mix well and then cook on high for 2 hours.

    For pressure cookers, I would recommend the pot-in-pot method of cooking. Place a cup of water in your pot, place your trivet, and then use a pressure cooker-friendly dish. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and place in your dish. Cover with foil and place on the trivet. Cook over high pressure for 5 minutes allowing for a natural release before enjoying.

    Nutrition Facts
    Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 140
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Filed Under: Desserts, Side Dishes Tagged With: apples

    Comments

    1. Kara says

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      I made this and was I supposed to drain the apple juice that was left in the skillet before I add the mixture of spices?

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      • Kathy says

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        No, the juice becomes part of the sauce.

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    2. Jessa says

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      Can you canned after they are cooked?

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      • Kathy says

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        I haven’t tried, we always eat them up, but I don’t see why not!

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    3. Randy A says

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      5 stars
      Actually this was really good. Even at a 1/4 tsp, the allspice nearly over powered the dish so I would recommend unless you really like it, use it sparingly. The family commented on it so it wasn’t just me. I almost made the same mistake of draining the apple juice but mentioned in a comment above, but knew instinctively a half cup would not be nearly enough and would be a gooey mess. I was completely out, so good thing I hesitated. Even still water would have worked too for getting the right consistency. Overall, this is a really great copycat side dish. Thank you for sharing!

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      • Kathy says

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        Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so happy your family enjoyed it!

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    4. Connie Reed says

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      Love this. I used less cornstarch the 2nd time.
      Seemed too pasty. Also just used apple pie spice, 2 teaspoons. Yummy.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

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        I’m so glad you enjoyed it, that you for sharing!

        Reply

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