Cracker Barrel Fried Apples: Delicious, but What About the Nutrition? Find Out Here!

Today I’m talking about the Cracker Barrel fried apples and their nutrition. I was curious about this, so I did a little digging and experimenting in my kitchen.

First off, I tried to find out what’s actually in these fried apples. It turns out they’re pretty simple: apples, brown sugar, maybe some cinnamon, and a bit of fat, probably butter or bacon drippings. That’s it. No weird stuff. But the nutrition part is what got me interested. I saw that one serving has around 184 calories. Not too bad, right?

So, I broke it down. It’s mostly carbs, about 87%, with a little bit of fat, around 11% or 12%. Protein? Almost none, just 1%. This makes sense since it’s basically just apples and sugar.

Then, I got to cooking. I used a big skillet and melted some bacon fat in it, just like I read online. Put the apple slices in there, sprinkled some lemon juice, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt over them. Covered the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. The smell was amazing, I gotta say.

Here’s what I learned:

• Calories: A serving has around 184 calories, which is pretty reasonable.
• Carbs: Loads of carbs, about 28 grams per serving.
• Fat: Not much fat, despite the bacon grease.
• Protein: Practically no protein.

But here’s a fun fact I stumbled upon: cooking the apples actually increases the pectin, which is good for your gut. Who knew? It’s like a little bonus for your belly.

I also compared these to apple pie filling. Turns out, fried apples are way simpler. Pie filling has all sorts of spices, but these are just straightforward, good ol’ apples and sugar.

In the end, making these was a breeze. It took me about 45 minutes from start to finish, and I think anyone could do it. Plus, it’s kind of cool to know what you’re eating, nutrition-wise. Cracker Barrel’s fried apples are a sweet treat, for sure, but they’re also pretty basic, which I appreciate.

I’m no nutritionist, but this little experiment was fun and tasty. If you’re into apples and want a simple dessert, give it a shot. Just watch the sugar, I guess!