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Homemade Cracker Barrel fried apples in a cast-iron skillet.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe

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You want this: buttery, tender skillet apples coated in a warm cinnamon-brown sugar glaze. This copycat Cracker Barrel fried apple recipe is a cozy side dish or dessert!
Prep: 8 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet, preferably cast iron
  • Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • Apple corer or sharp knife

Ingredients Needed

For the Apples

  • 4 large firm baking apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, unpeeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch wedges

For the Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup apple juice or water, plus more only if needed

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and let it melt completely.
  • Add ¼ cup packed brown sugar. Stir constantly for approximately 1 minute, until the sugar begins dissolving into the melted butter. The mixture may still look slightly separated at this stage; it will become smoother as the apples cook.
  • Add 4 large apples, cored and cut into ½-inch wedges. Toss gently until the wedges are coated in the butter and brown sugar mixture.
  • Cook the apples uncovered over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring gently every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until the wedges are just fork-tender but still hold their shape.
  • Sprinkle 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon evenly over the apples, then stir gently to coat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with ¼ cup apple juice or water until completely smooth. Pour the slurry evenly into the skillet.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently, until the liquid becomes a thick, glossy glaze that coats the apple wedges. If the sauce becomes thicker than desired, stir in additional apple juice or water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the fried apples warm.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Calories: 223kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 23g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Net Carbs: 19g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 176mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg