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Cracker Barrel Baked Apple Recipe

A comforting dessert that fills your home with delicious aromas of baked apples and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large apples peeled and cored
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x9 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into quarters.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. If using, stir in the chopped walnuts or pecans into the sugar and cinnamon mix.
  5. Place the apple quarters into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the apples.
  7. Dot the top with small pieces of butter and pour the water around the apples.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.