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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » Slow Cooker Fried Apples

    Slow Cooker Fried Apples

    Published: Nov 18, 2020 · Modified: Aug 15, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This sweet cinnamon treat is made in your slow cooker and will make your house smell amazing! Slow Cooker Fried Apples, simple to make and a recipe you are going to love. 

    Slow Cooker Fried Apples in a white bowl

    What can I make with an abundance of apples

    If you have some extra apples around the house this recipe is one you want to try.

    Every yeat after apple picking these Slow Cooker Fried Apples is the first thing that we make. They make the best topping for dessert or side dish recipe for just about any dinner.

    What apples should I use

    I love using honey crisp apples for this recipe. You can also try

    • Granny smith
    • Fuji
    • Gala

    A bowl of fruit

    Remaining Ingredients

    Once your apples are peel and sliced you can add in the rest of your ingredients. This is what you will need:

    • Cornstarch: this will help thicken any liquid from this recipe.
    • Brown Sugar
    • Sugar
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Lemon Juice: You can use fresh or from a bottle.

    apples in the slow cooker with other ingredients

    Instructions

    Step one: Place your peeled and sliced apples in the slow cooker and all remaining ingredients. Mix everything well until all apples are coated in all of the other ingredients.
    • Are these similar to Cracker Barrel Fried Apples? Yes, these apples are very similar and almost a complete copy cat recipe to the ones that you will find at Cracker Barrel Restaurant.

    mixing all ingredients with apples

    Step two: Place the lid on your slow cooker and cook for 2 hours on high or until apples are tender.

    How to serve

    • Breakfast: serve on or mixed into warm oatmeal or on top of pancakes.
    • Dinner: served on the side with dinners like slow cooker cranberry pork loin or parmesan-crusted pork chops.
    • Dessert: serve these on their own, on top of ice cream, or topped with whipped cream.

    Slow Cooker Fried Apples on a spoon

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    Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa: Another one that is perfect to serve as an appetizer. Simple to make and taste amazing.

    Slow Cooker Apple Cider: The perfect fall drink. I LOVE homemade apple cider and making in the slow cooker it the best. 

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    Slow Cooker Fried Apples in a white bowl

    Slow Cooker Fried Apples

    Jennie Duncan
    This sweet cinnamon treat is made in your slow cooker and will make your house smell amazing! Slow Cooker Fried Apples, simple to make and a recipe you are going to love. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dessert, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 319 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds honey crisp apples (peeled and sliced)
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Add apples to the slow cooker and all remaining ingredients. Mix well until all apples are coated.
    • Cook covered for 2 hours on high or until apples are tender.

    Notes

    What apples should I use for Fried Apples?

    I love using honey crisp apples for this recipe. You can also try
    • Granny smith
    • Fuji
    • Gala

    How to serve Fried Apples:

    • Breakfast: serve on or mixed into warm oatmeal
    • Dinner: served on the side with dinners like slow cooker cranberry pork loin or parmesan-crusted pork chops.  
    • Dessert: serve these on their own, on top of ice cream, or topped with whipped cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 7gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Slow Cooker Fried Apples
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    1. Joanne

      November 27, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      Could you cook these on low overnight so they would be ready in the morning to top pancakes?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 05, 2022 at 10:03 am

        I have not tried cooking them overnight it could be too long. You could make them the day before them reheat on the stove top or microwave.

        Reply
    2. Katie B.

      December 06, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      These are fantastic. We got a ton of free apples when we bought our Christmas tree so had to use them quick. Definitely making another batch soon! Thank you

      Reply
    3. Kathy Clifford

      November 02, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      These are awesome 👍 I love the ones from Cracker Barrel and can't get any now what with the pandemic.
      My husband loved these!!!!!!!!!!
      My new favorite go to recipe.
      P.S.
      They freeze well and can be put in pastry dough (or canned biscuits) for yummy hand pies ☺️👌👍

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 04, 2020 at 4:45 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
      • Kathleen

        October 14, 2021 at 3:07 pm

        Hi, Kathy.
        How do you go about freezing these fried apples? Any freezing/defrosting tips? Thanks!
        Kathleen

        Reply
    4. Renee

      October 16, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      Too sweet, next time I would omit the white sugar.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 22, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        You could definitely do that.

        Reply
    5. Naimah

      July 05, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Is it possible to make these without cornstarch? I don’t buy cornstarch and would hate to buy it just for this.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 07, 2020 at 1:42 pm

        I haven't tried it, but you could make a roux (mixture of heated butter and flour) to thicken it.

        Reply
    6. Haley

      March 28, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      I made this tonight and it was awesome! I had to use up 5 gala apples before they went bad and this recipe was great because I already had everything on hand. My husband loved it!

      Reply
    7. Paula

      December 07, 2019 at 8:12 am

      This turned out delicious! I made it as stated (though maybe with less stirring. LOL) Definitely something to make again. Though, I'm wondering if anyone had tried putting fresh cranberries in it. Hmm...maybe cranberries and pecans...Anyway, THANK YOU for a great recipe!

      Reply
    8. Kathy

      December 06, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      CAN YOU FREEZE IT AFTER COOK IT

      Reply
    9. Rachel

      December 01, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      These were a hit! I will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 01, 2019 at 9:11 pm

        So happy to hear that!!

        Reply
    10. Lisa

      November 19, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Sounds delicious, and very siimple. I definitely plan to try it. I'm even thinking of pouring them into some mini graham cracker crusts, or pie crusts. How does this sound to you?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 23, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        That sounds amazing!

        Reply
    11. Mary K. Powers

      November 17, 2019 at 9:00 am

      The recipe says to dice the apples, but the picture shows sliced apples? I prefer the sliced ones for presentation! Would they cook for the same length of time?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 17, 2019 at 6:49 pm

        Hi Mary, sorry for the confusion the recipe is for sliced apples!

        Reply
    12. Linda hill

      November 12, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      These are in the crock now but is the temp to be on high or low ???????

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 12, 2019 at 3:17 pm

        Hi Linda, this recipe is cooked on high.

        Reply
    13. Linda Hill

      November 12, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      It's in my old crockpot now. But is it supposed to be on high or low......

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 12, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Linda, I cooked this on high. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    14. Marilyn

      November 09, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Do you cook on high or low for two hours?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 12, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        Hi Marilyn, for this recipe I cooked them for 2 hours on high. Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    15. Lisa

      November 02, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      What apples do you use ?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 04, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        I prefer to use granny smith but whatever apple you prefer will work!

        Reply
    16. Charna Rigosi

      October 27, 2019 at 7:53 am

      I have an odd question, in step one you say to turn on the crock pot for two hours, is that with nothing in it? Because than you have it as cook time only 2 hours.

      Thanks
      Charna

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 31, 2019 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Charna, sorry for the confusion. I said to place your settings to two hours (so it turns off after) but I see how that is confusion and will update the wording! Thanks so much for letting me know and I hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    17. Ashley

      September 27, 2019 at 10:43 am

      Do you think they would freeze well?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 04, 2019 at 12:00 pm

        Hi Ashley, I have yet to freeze these but yes I do think they would freeze well and you can heat them back up in the slow cooker.

        Reply
    18. Debby

      September 22, 2019 at 11:58 am

      These are a bit in my house, but if course when your raised on them! 😀 My grandma made the best back in the day. I make these as soon as Apple season begins. Fresh picked from the tree is the best! Great recipe. 👍

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 22, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        So happy to hear that Debby!

        Reply
    19. Tammy

      September 20, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      Can you can and water bath these as I have a lot of apples

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 22, 2019 at 4:09 pm

        Hi Tammy, I have not tried canning these recipes but I am sure that they would well for it. Let me know how it turns out and I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    20. Kendra

      March 03, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      So I leave the crockpot on for 2 hours with nothing in it before adding the apples?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        March 03, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        No just turn the settings to cook for 2 hours. If your crockpot doesn't have an option to put in a time when it will go off then a timer would work.

        Reply
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