Drunken Apples Like Famous Dave's

Bring the bold, spiced flavor of Famous Dave's right into your kitchen with these irresistible Drunken Apples! This recipe combines tart Granny Smith apples with a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The real star? A splash of whiskey, such as Jack Daniels, which infuses a subtle, smoky sweetness for that perfect boozy kick. Simmered until tender in a rich caramel-like sauce, these apples are the ultimate side dish for barbecue feasts or a decadent topping for vanilla ice cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder is a crowd-pleasing favorite that's as easy to make as it is to devour.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium Granny Smith apples
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup White sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Whiskey (e.g., Jack Daniels)
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into evenly sized slices, about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to sizzle.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and white sugar to the melted butter and stir until it forms a smooth, caramel-like mixture.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for a warm spiced aroma.

Step 5

Add the apple slices to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly with the butter-sugar-spice mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the whiskey, water, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.

Step 7

Pour the whiskey mixture over the apple slices and gently stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 9

Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy.

Step 10

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish, over vanilla ice cream, or alongside your favorite barbecue meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1465.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1643.5

Total Fat 48.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 330.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 230.5g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 175.5mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1306.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 71.6%