Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples (Print Version)
Warm apple slices with cinnamon sugar glaze, slow-cooked for classic sweetness and tender texture.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruit Preparation
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6 to 8 firm apples, such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 -
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform wedges for even cooking.
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Add sliced apples to the slow cooker and sprinkle with cornstarch, stirring to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
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Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon to the apples. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
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Pour melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over the apple mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Cover and cook on high setting for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
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Once apples are fork-tender and enveloped in a glossy glaze, serve immediately while warm.
# Notes:
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Choose apples that are firm and tart to ensure slices hold their shape and balance the sweetness of the glaze.