Walking into the kitchen and smelling 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) and 1/4 cup brown sugar already on the go is the part I like best about this Slow Cooker Baked Apples. The slow cooker baked apples handles the long cook so I can step away.
Easy Slow Cooker Baked Apples
These baked apples are cored and filled with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, then slow-cooked until tender. This recipe takes about 4 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact, and place them in the slow cooker.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins if using.
- Stuff the Apples: Fill each apple with the sugar mixture and top with a small piece of butter.
- Add Liquid: Pour the apple juice or water into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the apples are tender.
- Serve: Carefully remove the baked apples from the slow cooker and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 apples
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
I like to set this Slow Cooker Baked Apples going before I leave and come back to the whole kitchen smelling of 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) and 1/4 cup brown sugar. It tastes even better once it has sat for a few minutes off the heat.
