Description
Sticky, sweet, and bursting with cinnamon-spice flavor, these Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are the cozy treat your kitchen has been waiting for. Imagine tender apple slices simmering in a luscious buttery glaze, filling your home with that familiar, heartwarming scent of fall—all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner side, or a comforting dessert, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or just because, these apples can be served on their own, with vanilla ice cream, or spooned over pancakes and waffles. It’s one of those food ideas that feels like a hug in a bowl—simple, nostalgic, and completely satisfying.
Ingredients
8 medium golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 tsp cornstarch (optional)
2 tbsp water (optional, for cornstarch mixture)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add apples to the slow cooker and toss with the sugar-spice mix.
- Dot the top with butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway.
- (Optional) If you prefer a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with water and stir into apples. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours on low (plus 10–15 minutes if thickening)
- Category: Dessert