Description
This Slow Cooker Fried Apples recipe is a delicious Cracker Barrel copycat that makes tender, caramelized apples flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar. Cooked low and slow in the crockpot, these apples are perfect as a side dish or dessert with a buttery, sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 6 medium honey crisp apples (sliced into approximately ¼” pieces; approximately 3 pounds)
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash, peel, and slice the apples into approximately ¼” thick pieces to ensure even cooking and a tender texture.
- Arrange in Slow Cooker: Place the sliced apples evenly across the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker to allow uniform heat distribution during cooking.
- Add Flavorings: Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch evenly over the apples. Add the cubed butter on top and gently stir until all ingredients are well coated.
- Cook Apples: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook until the apples become tender and develop a caramelized, rich flavor.
- Serve: Once the apples are tender, switch the slow cooker to WARM. Serve the slow cooker fried apples warm as a delicious side dish or dessert.
Notes
- Use honey crisp apples for the best balance of sweetness and firm texture.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on desired sweetness and apple tartness.
- Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker fried apples, Cracker Barrel fried apples copycat, slow cooker apple dessert, caramelized apples, cinnamon apples, easy slow cooker recipes
