Skillet Fried Apples - Cracker Barrel Copycat
Slowly cooked in browned butter and sugar, fried apples are an incredible Southern side that's easy enough to make on a weeknight. This Cracker Barrel copycat recipe for caramelized apples is made in a skillet and completes almost any Southern meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 6 large apples (firm; cored thickly sliced)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cups sugar
Instructions
- In a 12 inch iron skillet or non-stick, cook butter over medium heat until it begins to turn brown.
- Add apples that have been cut into thick 1 inch slices, do not peel. Add water and sugar and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes depending on the firmness of the apples. Do not stir or they will get mushy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- A cast iron skillet works best but you can use any skillet, they may take longer to cook if it's not cast iron.
- Don't stir too much or they will get mushy
- Great side for chicken or pork
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
