Slow Cooker Apples

I love when the cooler weather hits because that means we start making all the Fall Desserts! These Slow Cooker Apples are always on the list as they also make a great side dish too! The apples cook so tender and with the best flavor with the combination of the warm spices.

If you have made our Crockpot Apple Dump Cake, Apple Crisp Recipe, Salted Caramel Apple Pie or Slow Cooker Apple Butter then you are going to love these crockpot cinnamon apples!

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Apples

• Minimum Prep – 15 minutes of prep, then the crock-pot does the rest
• Many ways to Serve – Spoon over oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream, roast pork chops or eat them straight from the crock pot.
• Customizable – Keep it classic with cinnamon or jazz it up with chai spice, ginger, or a splash of bourbon. You can even make this with different apples.
• Great for Meal Prep – Store in a jar in the fridge and enjoy warm, cozy goodness all week.

Ingredients

• Granny Smith Apples – Peeled and thinly sliced
• Granulated Sugar – Can reduce amount if apples are already super sweet
• Brown Sugar – Adds warm flavors
• Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg – Feel free to use other warm spices
• Cornstarch – Helps to thicken the sauce
• Butter – We used unsalted butter

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How to Make Slow Cooker Apples

Step 1 – In at least a 4 quart crock pot, add in the apples, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch.  Gently stir to combine all the ingredients. 

Step 2 – Dice the butter into small pieces and place them on top of the apples in the slow cooker.  

Step 3 – Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours until the apples are tender (stir once during the cooking time). Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!  

Recipe Tips

• Apples – Slice and peel the apples about the same size so they cook evenly.
• Combining Ingredients – Gently combine the ingredients to ensure that the apples are covered with the spices.
• Cooking Time – When slow cooking the apples, cooking time will vary. You will know that the apples are finished cooking when the apples are tender.

Flavor Variations

• Granola – When there is about 30 minutes left during cooking time, top the apples with ½ cup of granola or oat streusel. You can even top with chopped pecans or walunts.
• Caramel Flavor – Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and add 1 Tbsp of maple syrup and combine with the other ingredients.
• Chai Spice – If you love Chai Spice, swap the cinnamon and nutmeg with chai spice blend.
• Holiday Side – Add in ½ cup of cranberries in the final hour for the best holiday side.

Easy Serving Ideas

These Slow Cooker Apples can be served in many different ways. We love to serve for breakfast stirred into my Crock Pot Oatmeal or topped on Fruit and Yogurt Parfait or Pumpkin Waffles with Easy Homemade Granola Recipe.

It even delicious served topped on a bowl of Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe or Angel Food Cake. We have even served with Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin and Grilled Chicken Drumsticks for an easy side dish!