Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Transport your taste buds straight to the comfort of down-home Southern cooking with this Cracker Barrel-inspired Fried Apples recipe. Featuring tender Granny Smith apple slices caramelized in a rich blend of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a warm spice profile. Ready in just 35 minutes, these skillet-cooked apples are coated in a luscious, lightly spiced syrup that makes them an irresistible side dish or dessert topper. Pair them with pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream for a cozy treat that captures all the flavors of fall. Perfectly easy to make with pantry staples, this crowd-pleasing recipe brings nostalgic comfort food to your table any time of year.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Granny Smith apples
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons White sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 1 pinch Allspice (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Toss the slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly foaming.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice over the apples. Stir well to evenly coat the apples in the sugar and spice mixture.
Pour in the water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Let the apples cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a touch more cinnamon or sugar according to your preference.
Serve warm as a sweet side dish, or use them to top pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1243 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
