Name: Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel-Style Fried Apples (Tender, Buttery & Cinnamon-Spiced)
Ingredients: 6–7 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 3 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick; ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional); 1 tbsp lemon juice; Pinch of salt

Ingredients

Scale

6–7 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 3 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep apples: Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Layer in slow cooker: Place apples in the crock.
Make syrup: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt. Heat just until sugars dissolve (do not boil).
Pour over apples: Pour warm syrup evenly over apples. Gently stir once to coat (avoid breaking slices).
Cook:
- Low: 4–5 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
  Until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
Serve warm as a side, topping, or dessert.

💡 Pro Tips:
– Granny Smith apples hold up best—they stay firm and balance sweetness with tartness.
– For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp bourbon or vanilla extract at the end.
– Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat gently on stove or microwave.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per ½-cup serving, serves 8):