Description
This Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert made with tender Granny Smith apples slow-cooked to perfection with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a combination of sugars. Ideal for a cozy treat or a side dish, this effortless slow cooker recipe fills your kitchen with inviting aromas and a sweet, spiced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
Sweeteners and Spices
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Thickener and Fat
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In the slow cooker, place the peeled and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, and a pinch of salt. Stir to evenly coat all the apple slices with the sugar and spices. Cube the unsalted butter and gently mix it into the apple mixture.
- Cook the apples: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 4 hours, or alternatively, set it to high heat and cook for 2 hours. Stir the mixture once during the cooking process to ensure even cooking and thickness formation.
- Serve warm: Once cooked, serve the cinnamon apples warm as a delicious dessert or side. They can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, you can add an additional tablespoon of corn starch.
- Feel free to substitute Granny Smith apples with other tart apple varieties like Pink Lady or Braeburn.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently before serving.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free but always check ingredients if dietary restrictions apply.
- Adding a splash of vanilla extract after cooking can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples, Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples, Fall Dessert, Slow Cooker Apples, Easy Apple Dessert
