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Cracker Barrel fried apples recipe in a white bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

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This Cracker Barrel Fried Apples recipe uses apple slices cooked with butter, cinnamon, and sugar to create a caramel-like sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 medium apples Granny Smith apples are best, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch wedges. About 2 lbs
  • 1/4 cup butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples.
    6 medium apples
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices to the skillet and stir to coat them with butter.
    1/4 cup butter
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften.
  • Top with the lemon juice, sprinkle the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the apples.
    1 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, a pinch ground nutmeg
  • Stir well to combine and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the apples are tender but not mushy.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious fried apples just like Cracker Barrel!

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.2mg
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