Crockpot Fried Apples Recipe
This easy Crockpot Fried Apples Recipe gives you all the sweet, buttery cinnamon flavor of Cracker Barrel without standing over the stove.
Tender apples cook low and slow with brown sugar, butter, and warm spices until they’re soft, caramelized, and ready to serve.
Whether you’re planning a cozy fall dinner, a holiday meal, or just have extra apples to use up, this recipe is an effortless way to make a comforting side dish or dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Fried Apples Recipe
- Easy dump-and-go slow cooker apple recipe
- Tastes just like Cracker Barrel fried apples
- Perfect for a fall breakfast, dessert, or as a side dish
- Makes your house smell amazing while it cooks
- Great for holidays, potlucks, and apple season
- Easy to customize with your favorite apples and spices
How to Cook Fried Apples in a Crock Pot
- Peel and slice your apples into even pieces before adding them to your crock pot with the remaining ingredients.
- Stir everything together so the apples are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Give everything one final stir before serving with extra cinnamon if desired.
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Firm apples work best because they soften without turning mushy during the long cooking time. Granny Smith apples add a tart flavor that balances the sweetness, while Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, Braeburn, and Jonagold all make excellent choices. For the best flavor, try using a combination of sweet and tart apples.
Most crock pot fried apples are ready in about 2-3 hours on High or 4-6 hours on Low, depending on how thick your apple slices are and how soft you like them. The apples should be fork tender while still holding their shape.
Ways to Serve Crock Pot Fried Apples
- alongside pork chop recipes or ham
- over pancake recipes, waffles, or French toast
- spooned onto oatmeal
- on top of vanilla ice cream
- over fall cheesecake recipes
- with pound cake
- stirred into yogurt
- layered into parfaits
- inside crepes
- as a topping for biscuits
More Apple Recipes to Try
If you love cooking with fresh apples, here are a few more recipes to add to your menu:
- Apple Pie Coffee Cake
- Apple Cake with Fresh Apples
- Best Apples for Baking
- What to Do with Leftover Apples
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Crock Pot Fried Apples Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 pounds HoneyCrisp and Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and cut into wedges
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon juice only
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the apples in the slow cooker.
- Stir together the dry ingredients: both sugars, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples and toss the apples until evenly coated.
- In a large measuring cup, stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour over the apples.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours. Be careful not to overcook as the apples will look intact but fall apart upon stirring.
- Stir gently prior to serving.
Notes
- Store leftover fried apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, warm them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or heat gently in a saucepan over low heat.
- You can also freeze fried apples for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
The directions say to peel apples yet the pictures show them not peeled. I assume you can do it either way? I worry that the peels may be tough.
Whatever you choose to do works!