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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples

Tender, slow-cooked cinnamon apples bring together classic fall flavors into a simple, nourishing treat! Made with fresh produce and pantry staples, this slow-cooker dessert is an effortless finish to your home-cooked meals. The spiced apples also make a tasty breakfast topping or a healthier filling for baked goods!
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 147kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Peeler

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds apples Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or a mix, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour or cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Add sliced apples to slow cooker
  • Pour in apple juice, then sprinkle maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over apples, then stir gently to coat
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1½-2 hours, until apples are tender but still hold their shape
  • Stir once halfway through cooking, if possible
  • Once apples are cooked through, stir in vanilla and tapioca slurry, then let it heat for 5-10 minutes
  • Stir and serve warm, or let apples cool and store in fridge or freezer

Notes

  • Store leftover cooked apples in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months (the texture will soften slightly after thawing).
  • Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water or juice if needed to thin the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours for the best texture. Only use the high setting if you are short on time, and check the apples early to avoid overcooking.
  • Add vanilla and tapioca slurry during the final 5-10 minutes.
  • Apples should be fork-tender but not falling apart.
  • Stir gently one time halfway through cooking.
  • For firmer apples, slightly reduce the liquid or shorten the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg