Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Indulge in the cozy, sweet flavors of these Cracker Barrel-inspired fried apples. Perfectly caramelized with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this dish makes a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 lemon
- 5–6 tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the apple slices and mix well to prevent browning.
- In a cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the apple slices to the melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Serve the fried apples warm and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg