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Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe

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This Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples recipe delivers tender, cinnamon-spiced apples cooked to perfection in a buttery, sweet syrup that mimics the classic Southern side dish. Ideal for a cozy breakfast, dessert topping, or a comforting snack, these fried apples are simmered gently on the stovetop, absorbing warm spices and a luscious glaze of brown sugar and apple juice.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Fried Apples

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ½ pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ inch thick
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter and sugar mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir constantly until the butter and sugars are fully combined and melted into a smooth syrup.
  2. Add and cook the apples: Add the peeled, cored, and sliced apples into the skillet. Stir well to coat all the apple slices with the butter and sugar mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring gently every few minutes to prevent the apples from breaking apart, until they become tender-crisp.
  3. Thicken the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering apples while stirring constantly. Continue cooking for about one minute until the sauce thickens nicely and clings to the apples.
  4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the fried apples immediately as a side dish, topping for pancakes or oatmeal, or dessert component.

Notes

  • Use Golden Delicious apples for their balance of sweetness and texture, but other varieties like Fuji or Gala can also work.
  • Adjust the cinnamon amount according to taste or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, thin it out with a splash of additional apple juice.
  • These fried apples are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.

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