Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Are you sure about the bacon drippings? I detect any of that flavor in the apples when I’ve ate them. I’m hesitant to use it.

I didn’t taste any bacon drippings in the fried apples . I would not be able to eat it because of indigestion.Are you sure bacon drippings?? I will probally use canola spray instead.Thanks

The last time we tested, and tried this recipe was a couple of years ago. It is possible the recipe has been changed since then. I’ll keep it in mind to review the recipe again in the near future. Thanks for your comments!
Stephanie

My grandmother used to make them with bacon grease and the taste of the bacon grease was undetectable. They were delicious.

I’m sure margarine can be substituted for the bacon drippings.

I have to admit to skepticism about the whole bacon drippings idea, but I tried this recipe anyway. OMG!! It is EXACTLY like Cracker Barrel. I would have never, in a million years, expected this outcome. Kudos!! (My 1 1/2 yr. old daughter is pleased as punch, too!!)

Very good! We can’t use bacon drippings because of a pork allergy, so used canola instead. Delicious! Thank you!

Bacon drippings are a definite must if you can use it. What goes with pork chops? Applesauce! What is bacon? Pork….trust me on this one, it doesn’t taste like “bacon”.

Bacon dripping has always been used to season food in the south. Most had a specific can that set on the stove top to pour the grease in so you could just get a spoon full or two to cook with.

You can use a couple of drops of Liquid Smoke ( Hickory Flavor you can find this at the grocery) in with any oil or liquid to give that flavor without using the actual fat.

Kitty,
Great idea on the liquid smoke. I keep some handy, it is my secret ingredient for when I make my balsamic-vinegar salad dressing.

Sounds delish. Instead of bacon drippings, is it possible to use butter?

Yes you can use butter instead.

What type of apples work best? I used Honeycrisp, which were good, but seemed to have a very high water content and I didnt get the thick syrup I expected.

You need to use apples that are meant for cooking, something like a Granny Smith, or another tart apple work best. Honey Crisp are wonderful to eat raw, but I don’t think they cook up very well.

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Is it possible to can this?

I would also like to know if it is possible to can apples like this?

I am not a brave enough person to try canning these. I can can things, but I am not willing to put my limited knowledge of canning to test where it could endanger people. I do not create any canning recipes. I only use recipes from my Ball canning guide.

I’m using Granny Smith and I still don’t have a thick syrup. Watery at best What can I do?

Turn up the heat, and let everything cook down. Are you using butter, margarine, or bacon grease? If you are using a butter spread it isn’t going to work.

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Hey Stephanie. I was wondering, do you think that sweet potatoes could be used in the place of apples in this recipe? I have a friend who loves sweet potatoes and I am always trying to find different ways of cooking them.

I don’t think they would work well. They don’t have juice like apples do. Now what does go well together is baked apples and sweet potatoes.