Description
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples bring southern comfort straight to kitchen tables with nostalgic warmth. Sweet cinnamon-glazed apple slices melt into a rich, buttery sauce that delivers pure homestyle deliciousness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 grams) packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet by melting butter over medium heat, creating a fragrant base for the apples.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt directly into the melted butter, creating a rich caramel-like foundation.
- Gently introduce apple slices into the skillet, carefully tumbling them to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sweet, spiced mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the apples to simmer and soften, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- After approximately 20 minutes, when the apples reach a tender consistency, uncover the skillet and increase heat to medium-high.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, to reduce the liquid and concentrate the flavors, creating a slightly thickened, glossy sauce.
- Taste the mixture and brighten the flavors with a splash of fresh lemon juice if desired, balancing the sweetness.
- Transfer the warm, cinnamon-infused apples to a serving dish, presenting them as a versatile accompaniment to various main courses or as a standalone dessert.
- Optionally, crown the apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve alongside pancakes, waffles, or roasted pork for a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Adjust cooking time based on apple ripeness and desired softness, checking texture periodically during simmering.
- Use cast-iron skillet for deeper caramelization and more robust flavor development of the sugars and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg