Best 4 Slow Cooker Baked Apples Recipes

Indulge in the delightful aroma of slow-cooked apples, a classic dessert with a modern twist. This collection of recipes offers a variety of ways to create this comforting dish in your slow cooker. From traditional baked apples filled with spices and nuts to unique variations like apple cider baked apples and even a savory apple dish, there's something for every palate. With step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful images, these recipes will guide you in creating a delectable dessert that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a more adventurous culinary experience, this article has it all, ensuring a perfect baked apple every time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES

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These slow cooker baked apples make a delicious autumn dessert -- with the added bonus of making the kitchen smell delicious all day!

Provided by sheilathebard

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
½ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Combine apples, raisins, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a slow cooker; mix well.
Cook on High until soft, about 4 hours. Serve in bowls with cooking liquid poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 10.3 mg, Sugar 47.6 g

SLOW-COOKER BAKED APPLES

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Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it's slow-cooker easy. - Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 medium tart apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup water
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Core apples and peel the top third of each if desired. Combine the raisins, brown sugar and orange zest; spoon into apples. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., Pour water around apples. Drizzle with orange juice concentrate. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BAKED APPLES

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Mmm! Jazzed-up baked apples taste like apple pie without the fuss of making a crust.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large cooking apples
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry-apple drink
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

Core apples. Fill centers of apples with brown sugar and cranberries. Place apples in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
In small bowl, mix cranberry-apple drink and butter; pour over apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
To serve, spoon apples into dessert dishes. Spoon sauce over apples. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 49 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUIT & NUT SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES

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This recipe is from Easy Home Cooking, Slow Cooker recipe book. What better combination than apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts. This recipe is a little different from others here, because it calls for dried apricots in the brown sugar mixture. Your house will smell divine when these are cooking!

Provided by michelles3boys

Categories Apple

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 apples, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large baking apples (Rome or Cortland)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Scoop out the center of each apple, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom.
Peel top of apple down about 1 inch.
Brush peeled edges with lemon juice.
Mix apricots, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Add melted butter and mix well.
Spoon mixture evenly into apple cavities.
Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of slow cooker.
Arrange apples in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours, or until apples are tender.
(optional) Serve warm with caramel ice cream topping.

Tips:

Choose firm, tart apples for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
Use a slow cooker with a 4-quart or larger capacity.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake the apples in a 350°F oven for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender.
To make the applesauce, simply mash the baked apples with a fork or potato masher.
You can add a variety of spices and flavorings to the apples before baking, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves.
Serve the baked apples with whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker baked apples are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover apples, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert for a weeknight meal or a special treat for a holiday gathering, slow cooker baked apples are a perfect choice.