Cracker Barrel Fried Apples METHOD: In a large skillet, melt bacon drippings. Pour apples evenly over skillet bottom. Sprinkle lemon juice over them, then brown sugar, then salt. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until apples are tender and juicy. Sprinkle with cinnamon & nutmeg. 6 Tart apples; sliced 1 tsp. Lemon juice 1/4 C. Bacon drippings you can substitute butter 1/4 C. Brown sugar 1/8 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 dash of nutmeg 15 mins 4