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Slow Cooker Spiced Cracker Barrel CopyCat Fried Apples with Nutmeg

A warm, comforting side dish or dessert inspired by Cracker Barrel’s classic fried apples. These tender, spiced apples are slow-cooked to perfection with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a buttery brown sugar glaze. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dessert, Holiday Treats, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place the peeled and sliced apples in the slow cooker.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the apples in the slow cooker.
  • Drizzle the melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over the apples.
  • Gently toss the apples to coat them evenly with the mixture.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2–3 hours, or until the apples are tender and caramelized.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith for balanced flavor. Great served with pork chops or over vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal
Keyword apple dessert, Cracker Barrel Copycat, fried apples, slow cooker apples, spiced apples
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