Description
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are pure comfort in a skillet, bringing southern charm straight to your dinner table with tender, cinnamon-kissed apple slices that practically melt in your mouth. Warm spices and a buttery glaze make this classic side dish a total crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples
- ¼ cup butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Liquid:
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Warm ¼ cup butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (325°F) until it completely melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Add 4 peeled and sliced medium apples to the melted butter, spreading them evenly across the skillet’s surface.
- Gently saute the apples for exactly 5 minutes, allowing them to develop a soft golden exterior while maintaining their structural integrity.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon directly over the sauteing apples, ensuring each slice gets an even coating.
- Pour ¼ cup water into the skillet, creating a light syrupy mixture that will help caramelize the apples and deepen their flavor.
- Continue cooking for 10 additional minutes, stirring your apples every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking and promote uniform caramelization.
- Remove the skillet from heat when your apples reach a tender, translucent texture with a rich amber glaze.
- Transfer the warm apples immediately to serving dishes, spooning any remaining buttery sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Selecting firm, tart apples like Granny Smith ensures the best texture and prevents mushy results.
- Cutting apples into uniform slices helps them cook evenly and look more professional on the plate.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount based on your apple’s natural sweetness, tasting as you go for perfect balance.
- Serving these apples warm alongside vanilla ice cream creates a simple dessert that feels like a restaurant-quality treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg