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A bowl of cooked cinnamon apples in syrup sits on a striped cloth, surrounded by fresh apples, with a wooden spoon and slow cooker in the background—perfect for festive 4th of July Crockpot Meals.

Crock Pot Cracker Barrel Apples Recipe

This easy apple pie filling is made right in your crockpot—no fuss, all flavor! The house smells amazing while it cooks.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Cracker Barrel apples recipe crock pot, Cracker Barrel fried apples in crock pot, crockpot apple pie filling, Crockpot fried apples
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Author momma lew

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

  1. Prepare the slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the apples in the slow cooker.
  3. Stir together the dry ingredients: both sugars, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples and toss the apples until evenly coated.
  4. In a large measuring cup, stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour over the apples.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir gently prior to serving.

Recipe Notes

To save your apples, store them in an airtight container such as a freezer bag or mason jars for 4-5 days in the fridge.