Description
This recipe for Cracker Barrel Fried Apples recreates the comforting, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced flavors of a Southern favorite. Perfect as a warm side dish, breakfast addition, or dessert topping.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tart apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), cored and sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider or water
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, coring, and slicing them into wedges, leaving the skin on for added texture.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced apples and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg, then pour in the apple cider or water and add the lemon juice.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the fried apples warm, perfect alongside biscuits, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Golden Delicious to balance the sweetness and add a touch of tang. Leaving the skin on provides added texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Sugar: 23g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g