Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
These sweet Southern style Fried Apples are just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel, but even more delicious when homemade! Great side dish for every day, the holidays, or even for dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large green granny smith apples cored and sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet (or large heavy bottomed skillet) over medium heat.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine and fold in apple slices.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
- Remove cover and raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste apples, and if they taste a little bland, add a little lemon juice (starting with about 1 to 2 teaspoons) and stir to combine. A little acid can help make the flavors pop! Serve warm, as desired.