Easy Crockpot Apples
Treat yourself to a sweet, easy dessert with slow-cooker apples. These caramelized apples are cooked with apple cider and spices for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- ½ cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the apples and put them in the slow cooker.4 large apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple cider or juice, water, cinnamon sticks or cinnamon, and butter. Pour over the apples.1/2 cup packed brown sugar | 2 cups apple cider or apple juice | 1 cup water | 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon | 3 tbsp butter
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the apples are tender, stirring 2 or 3 times throughout the cooking.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apples to a serving bowl. Pour the cooking liquid and cinnamon sticks into a saucepan. Bring the juices to a boil on the stovetop. Boil, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by about one-third to one-half.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine the cornstarch and cold water; blend well. Stir the mixture into the simmering liquids.1 tbsp cornstarch | 1 tbsp cold water
- Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla.1 tsp vanilla extract
- Serve the apples with the cider sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 7gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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