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By: lalainePosted: 10/19/2024Updated: 10/19/2024
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The quickest, easiest dessert you can make this holiday season? Slow Cooker Baked Apples. This “set it and forget it” recipe with simple autumn ingredients tastes just as good during meals as it does after meals. Plus, it’ll warm up your kitchen right away!

Slow Cooker Baked Apples with vanilla ice cream in a pan and a yellow spoon on the side.
Table of Contents hide
  • 1 What are baked apples
  • 2 Ingredient notes
  • 3 Helpful tips
  • 4 How to prep ahead
  • 5 Serving suggestions
  • 6 Storage and reheating instructions
  • 7 More slow cooker recipes
  • 8 Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Leaves are falling, the weather is getting colder, and the time for delicious fall treats is at hand. In particular, slow cooker baked apples are one of my favorites to make at home towards the end of the year. They’re so uncomplicated and straightforward to prep, especially how we make them in this recipe. These crockpot apples may just beat out pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving as everyone’s new favorite dessert!

What are baked apples

Baked apples are cored apples stuffed with sweet or savory fillings such as nuts, dried fruit, sugar, and spices and cooked until tender. They’re usually served as a dessert by themselves or with ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel.

Want more apple recipes? Keep warm and cozy with slow cooker wassail. Pair the drink with air fryer apple danishes for a satisfying midday treat!

Ingredient notes

granny smith apples, brown sugar, butter, walnuts, apple pie spice, salt.

The recipe is not only super easy to make with easy-to-obtain ingredients (apples, chopped walnuts) plus some things you likely already have in your kitchen, such as light brown sugar and unsalted butter. It’s also naturally gluten-free without flour!

  • Apples– I like Granny Smiths for their tartness, but feel free to experiment with other apples such as Braeburn, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Pink Lady.
  • Butter– use cold unsalted butter for a crisp crumble
  • Light brown sugar– melts into a sweet, caramelly syrup
  • Walnuts– You can substitute chopped pecans, almond slivers, pine nuts, or rolled oats for extra crunch. You can add dried fruits such as cranberries, raisins, apricots, and mangoes for extra color, texture, and nutrients.
  • Apple pie spice– use store-bought or make your own blend with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Salt– balances the sweetness; omit if using salted butter
making slow cooker baked apples.

Helpful tips

  • You can peel the apples if you like, but I find keeping the skin helps the fruit hold shape plus there’s additional nutritional value from the peel. It also softens enough during cooking to be barely noticeable.
  • No need to add water or any additional liquid. The butter and sugar should provide enough moisture in the slow cooker.
  • You can drizzle the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bit of citrus flavor.
baked apples cooked in the crockpot.

How to prep ahead

  1. Prepare the apples according to the recipe.
  2. Brush the peeled areas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet about an inch apart and freeze until firm.
  4. Transfer to a freezer-safe container when firm and freeze for up to 3 months.
  5. Thaw completely when ready to cook.

Serving suggestions

crockpot stuffed apples cut in half served on a blue skillet with vanilla ice cream.
  • What is the best way to serve crockpot baked apples? With ice cream on top. Vanilla is the best, but feel free to experiment with other flavors.
  • Other favorite toppings are whipped cream and caramel sauce—or whipped cream, caramel sauce, and ice cream on top if you want to get luxurious with it!
  • For an extra decadent treat, serve the warm apples with clotted cream, creme fraiche, or half and half.
  • Don’t think you have to treat slow-cooker baked apples like dessert. You can have them for breakfast with Greek yogurt or serve them as a side with any meal.

Storage and reheating instructions

  • Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Though still safe to eat, the crunchy topping might lose its texture over time.
  • Enjoy the baked apples cold or reheat them in a 350 F oven until warm.

More slow cooker recipes

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Slow Cooker Little Smokies

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

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baked apples cooked in the crockpot.

Slow Cooker Baked Apples

These crockpot baked apples are super easy to make and turn out soft, juicy, and delicious with a crunchy topping and a buttery sweet syrup. They may just beat out pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving as everyone’s new favorite dessert!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Author: lalaine
Course: Dessert
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced small
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • melon baller

Instructions

  • Slice the tops off of the apples. Using a melon baller, scoop out the core and seeds making a small cavity in the interior of the apples. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, walnuts, apple pie spice, and salt. Toss to distribute.
  • Stuff the crumble mixture into the apples, pressing it down into the cavity.
  • Arrange the stuffed apples in a single layer in the slow cooker and top with any remaining butter mixture. If some falls down into the pot that is okay.
  • Cook on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or on LOW for 1 1/2 to 3 hours or until fork-tender. Serve with ice cream or caramel sauce. Any liquid remaining in the slow cooker can be poured over the apples as well.
  • Serve with ice cream or caramel sauce. Spoon any liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the apples.

Notes

  • You can peel the apples if you like, but I find keeping the skin helps the fruit hold shape.
  • No need to add water or any additional liquid. The butter and sugar should provide enough moisture in the slow cooker.
  • You can drizzle the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bit of citrus flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 252mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 456IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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