Is there anything better than delicious Cracker Barrel fried apples? Whether you enjoy these as a dessert or a side dish you'll love each bite of this five ingredient menu favorite with sweet apples and cinnamon.
What are Cracker Barrel fried apples?
Cracker Barrel is one of our favorite family restaurants. Our kids love walking into the country store and browsing all the fun toys, candy and seasonal items available. Cracker Barrel is a southern country themed restaurant with homecooked flair. The fried apples are a staple of the restaurant and a favorite of many. If you are excited to try this recipe I suggest also trying our Cracker Barrel chicken tenders.
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Ingredients
You only need five ingredients to make this recipe:
- Apples
- Apple Juice
- Sugar
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- Apple pie spice
Preparing
There are several easy ways to prepare this wonderful side dish or dessert!
Slow Cooker
Place all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on high for approximately two hours.
Pressure Cooker
Place all the ingredients into your pressure cooker according to manufacturer recommendations. Cook for approximately five minutes, then allow a natural release.
Stovetop
On the stovetop set to medium heat, place the apples and two cups of apple juice. Heat on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, add ½ cup apple juice, cornstarch or arrowroot powder, and apple pie spice. Mix to combine, then pour onto the apples in the skillet. Heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, then remove mixture from skillet and serve.
Serving
Cracker Barrel fried apples can be served as a side dish or even as a dessert. At the restaurant the apples are served solo but you could also add some whipped cream or ice cream if you would like! They also taste amazing on top of pork chops or pancakes!
Storing
Fried apples can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. You can also freeze the apples. Place the apples in a Ziploc bag or airtight container. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Tart apples like Granny Smith are ideal because they hold their shape well during cooking and balance the sweetness of the sugar. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are also great choices for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Absolutely! You can substitute granulated or brown sugar with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener like stevia. Adjust the quantity to taste, as some sweeteners are more potent than sugar.
5 Ingredient Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Ingredients
- 4 whole golden delicious apples peeled and cored
- 2 ½ cups apple juice divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice (can substitute 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon allspice)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
- STOVETOP: On the stovetop set to medium heat, place the apples and two cups of apple juice. Heat on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, add ½ cup apple juice, cornstarch or arrowroot powder, and apple pie spice. Mix to combine, then pour onto the apples in the skillet. Heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, then remove mixture from skillet and serve.
- PRESSURE COOKER: Place all the ingredients into your pressure cooker according to manufacturer recommendations. Cook for approximately five minutes, then allow a natural release.
- SLOW COOKER: Place all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on high for approximately two hours.
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