SLOW COOKER CRACKER BARREL FRIED APPLES

Ingredients

• 4–5 large apples (Golden Delicious or Fuji), peeled, cored, sliced

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces

• ½ cup apple juice or water

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)

Instructions

1. Add apples to slow cooker.

2. Sprinkle with brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

3. Pour in apple juice (or water) and dot with butter.

4. Cover and cook:

   • LOW: 4–5 hours

   • HIGH: 2–3 hours
     Stir once halfway if possible.

5. For thicker syrup, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes.

Tips

• Slice apples evenly so they cook uniformly.

• Want them less sweet? Reduce sugar by ¼ cup.

• For extra richness, add a pinch of salt.

Serve With

• Pork chops 🥩

• Pancakes or waffles 🥞

• Ice cream 🍨

• Oatmeal or yogurt