Easy Crockpot Apples
Treat yourself to a sweet and 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, quartered
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, light or dark
- 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks or about 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apples and put them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple cider or juice, water, cinnamon sticks or cinnamon, and butter. Pour over the apples.
- 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.
- Pour the juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Boil, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by about one-third to one-half.
- Reduce 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.
- Continue cooking, stirring, until the syrup mixture is thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Serve the apples with the cider sauce.
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