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Copycat Cracker Barrel™ Fried Apples

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Copycat Cracker Barrel™ Fried Apples
  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 10
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Since it's not socially acceptable to visit Cracker Barrel™ just for their fried apples, we made this copycat version so you can have them whenever you want—like, every day with every meal. No judgments here.
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Apr 18, 2019

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 medium Golden Delicious apples, cored, cut into 3/4-inch wedges (about 2 lb)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, sugars and spices; stir to coat. Cover; cook 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Transfer to serving dish; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    In small cup, beat cider and cornstarch with whisk; add to same skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to blend. Simmer 30 to 60 seconds or until thickened. Pour mixture over apples, and serve.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Unpeeled apples are used in this recipe to help them hold their shape during cooking.
  • tip 2
    Use a paring knife to check for doneness of apples.
  • tip 3
    Apple juice can be substituted for cider in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

110 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 16g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
3 1/2g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
30mg
1%
Potassium
95mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
16g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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