Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe
These tender, cinnamon-spiced fried apples taste just like the classic served at Cracker Barrel! Perfect as a side dish, dessert topping, or breakfast treat. Sweet, buttery, and bursting with flavor — a cozy comfort food in every bite.
Ingredients
- 6 medium tart apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- ¼ cup apple cider or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water optional for thickening
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into even wedges.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir to coat apples and cook 10–12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add apple cider or water; cook 2–3 minutes more.
- If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Serve warm as a side dish or topping.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently before serving.
- Great with pancakes, pork chops, or ice cream.