Description
Cracker Barrel Fried Apple: warm, buttery skillet apples with cinnamon, presented in 5 easy, delicious variations for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy fall snack.
Ingredients
- Classic Cracker Barrel Fried Apples: 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced); 2 tbsp butter; ¼ cup brown sugar; ½ tsp cinnamon; splash of lemon juice
- Maple Pecan Fried Apples: Classic ingredients plus 2 tbsp maple syrup and ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Caramel Apple Delight: Classic ingredients plus 2 tbsp caramel sauce (to stir in at the end) and optional vanilla ice cream for serving
- Honey Cinnamon Breakfast Apples: Classic ingredients with 2 tbsp honey replacing brown sugar and a dash of nutmeg
- Apple Pie Skillet Version: Classic ingredients plus ½ tsp apple pie spice and 1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- For Maple Pecan Fried Apples: in the last 2 minutes of cooking, add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and ¼ cup chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- For Caramel Apple Delight: stir 2 tablespoons caramel sauce into the warm apples right before serving; top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
- For Honey Cinnamon Breakfast Apples: replace brown sugar with 2 tablespoons honey and add a dash of nutmeg for a morning treat (great with pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt).
- For Apple Pie Skillet Version: mix in ½ teaspoon apple pie spice and 1 tablespoon flour to thicken the sauce; serve with whipped cream or a biscuit for a cozy finish.
Notes
- All versions are easy and quick to make, yielding about 4 servings each.
- Gluten-free note: this recipe is naturally gluten-free, but if using the Apple Pie Skillet version, ensure the flour is gluten-free if needed.
- Best served warm as a dessert, topping, or breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
Keywords: Cracker Barrel Fried Apple, fried apples, southern fried apples, cinnamon fried apples, caramel apple dessert, maple pecan fried apples, honey cinnamon apples, apple pie skillet