Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Easy for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Easy captures the essence of Southern diners with sweet-tart apples and a cinnamon glaze for comforting meals.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apples

4-5 apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp sliced

For the Cooking Base

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
1/2 cup Brown Sugar or maple syrup as a substitute

For the Spice Blend

1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

For the Syrup

1/4 cup Water adjust for desired thickness

Equipment

Heavy-Bottomed Skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Melt the butter over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed skillet.
Add sliced apples and sauté for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over apples and stir until sugar dissolves.
Pour in water, reduce heat, and let simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
Adjust syrup consistency by adding water if needed, and cook for a few more minutes.
Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure apple slices are uniform for even cooking. Store cooled apples in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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