Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples
Sliced apples cook down in brown sugar, cinnamon and butter into a soft, syrupy dessert. Serve them over ice cream or oatmeal.
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servings10
minutes4
hoursSliced apples cook down in brown sugar, cinnamon and butter into a soft, syrupy dessert. Serve them over ice cream or oatmeal.
Ingredients
3 lb apples (about 6), peeled, cored and sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, to serve
Chopped pecans, optional topping
Directions
- Peel, core and slice the apples. Put them in the slow cooker.
- Mix the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
- Toss the apples with the sugar mixture and the vanilla bean paste.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the apples and toss once more.
- Dot the butter on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours.
- The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork, but not falling apart.
- Stir gently and let the syrup rest for 10 minutes to thicken.
Notes
- Store leftovers in deli containers for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave. Swap half the sugar for maple syrup if you like.
Why these cinnamon apples turn out tender, not mushy
A mix of sugars gives a syrup with some depth. Cornstarch tossed through the fruit thickens the juices as they cook. Firm apples hold their shape best, so choose varieties that stay crisp when baked.
Letting the pot rest at the end helps the syrup settle and cling.
What to serve with them
Spoon them over vanilla ice cream, oatmeal, pancakes or pound cake. They also work as a side for roast pork. Warm leftovers in a bowl with a spoon of yogurt for a quick breakfast.
A swap that fails and a common error
Pears work well in place of some of the apples. Do not use soft apples such as red delicious. They collapse into sauce. If you want chunky slices, cut them thick.
The common error is cooking on HIGH longer than the card says. The apples go from tender to mush quickly.
Ideas for the leftovers
Spoon leftover apples over Greek yogurt with granola for breakfast. Warm them and fold into pancake batter, or serve them beside roast pork. Chopped pecans or a spoonful of whipped cream make them feel like a proper dessert when guests come by.
Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 hours
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 10, led by apples (about 6), brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon
Tips for Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples
Store leftovers in deli containers for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave. Swap half the sugar for maple syrup if you like.
Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples FAQ
How long does Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples take?
Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples takes 4 hours of cooking after 10 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples?
10 ingredients, led by apples (about 6), brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
Part of: 28 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Cozy Fall Nights
