Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe
There is something truly comforting about warm, caramelized apples. The Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe captures that homestyle charm.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples peeled and sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and slice apples evenly.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples to skillet and stir well.
- Mix brown sugar and granulated sugar in bowl.
- Add sugar mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg to apples.
- Stir to coat apples with buttery sugar mixture.
- Pour apple juice into skillet for moisture.
- Cook until apples become soft and golden.
- If thicker sauce desired, mix cornstarch with water.
- Add slurry and stir until sauce thickens.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Adjust sugar based on apple sweetness.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Reheat leftovers in skillet, not microwave.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience.