Name: Copycat Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Fried Apples (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 Medium Apples- peeled, cored, and sliced; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg; Pinch Salt; 4 tbsp Butter- unsalted; 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar; 1/4 cup Water

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A classic Southern side dish of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples fried to golden perfection. This recipe aims to replicate the beloved Cracker Barrel version using readily available ingredients.

Total 35 min

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 9

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Apples
6 6 Medium Apples- peeled, cored, and sliced
Coating
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
cup 50 g Granulated Sugar
1 tsp 5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Nutmeg
Pinch Pinch Salt
Butter
4 tbsp 57 g Butter- unsalted
Sugar Syrup
cup 50 g Packed Brown Sugar
cup 60 mL Water

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a shallow dish, combine all Coating ingredients and mix well.
Dredge each apple slice in the Coating mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
In a large skillet, melt Butter over medium heat.
Add the coated apple slices to the skillet in a single layer. You may need to work in batches.
Fry the apples for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and tender.
While the apples are frying, prepare the Sugar Syrup by combining Brown Sugar and Water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Once the apples are cooked, pour the Sugar Syrup over them in the skillet.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring gently to coat the apples evenly.
Serve warm.