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Crockpot Baked Apples

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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 10/5/23Updated: 10/5/23

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Crockpot Baked Apples are a fall favorite! Core your apples, add the crumble filling, and bake until tender. Your home will smell delicious. Use the recipe as a side dish or even a dessert. Enjoy!

A baked apple on a plate filled with oats, pecans, cinnamon, and more. this …


 

“Such a fun twist on baked apples. Love the texture from the filling.” – Denise

Table of Contents
  • Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Baked Apples in the Crockpot
  • How to Serve Baked Apples
  • Recipes Baked Apples Would Pair Well With
  • More Apple Recipes
  • FAQs
  • Crockpot Baked Apples

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This recipe is for whole-baked apples. It’s a fun twist on classic baked apples that are usually cut up.
  • It will save you oven space. This makes a perfect side dish for big meals.
  • The crumble adds a delicious texture.
  • They can be a side dish or dessert.
  • It only has a few ingredients. You likely have them in your pantry.

P.S. if you like baked apple recipes, you should check out our Pie in a Jar, or Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce.

Ingredients

Here is what you need to make Crockpot Baked Apples:

Labeled ingredients for crockpot baked apples.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Apples – Choose firm and perfectly round ones. Granny Smith, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honey Crisp are all good choices.
  • Brown sugar – You can substitute maple syrup.
  • Pecans or walnuts – I prefer pecans. You can give these a quick toast for some extra flavor if you want.

How to Make Baked Apples in the Crockpot

There are three simple steps to making whole apples in the slow cooker. Let’s do this!

Core the Apples

This is the time-consuming part of this recipe.

You need to create a gap for that delicious filling to sit in. I found the best method was to cut out the shape with a sharp pairing knife and then scoop out any extra core with a spoon. Try not to cut too deep, you don’t want there to be a hole in the bottom of your apple.

You could use an Apple Corer tool like this one but be sure not to core the apple all the way through the bottom.

Cored apples in a crockpot.

Make the Filling.

Mix together the filling ingredients and try not to eat it with a spoon in the process!

The filling can easily be customized with what you have on hand or what you prefer. I oftentimes leave out the raisins or swap the pecans for almonds.

Filling for the baked apples all mixed up in a stainless steel mixing bowl.

Fill the Apples

Scoop that delicious filling into the apples you’ve prepared. It is easiest to do this in the crockpot because if you make a mess, no worries!

Uncooked cored apples with a filling in the middle being prepped to cook in the slow cooker.

Bake the Apples

And when I say “bake” you know I mean slow cook, right?

Add a little water or apple cider to the bottom of the crockpot and cook them on low for 4 hours. This was the perfect timing.

The apples were done enough to be softened–not mushy–yet still firm enough to slice through.

Fully cooked Baked Apples in a crockpot.

How to Serve Baked Apples

There are many ways you can serve up Crockpot Baked Apples. Here are some ideas to get you started.

  • Drizzle the cooked apples with a little honey
  • Add a scoop of ice cream to the top
  • Dollop some whipped cream to the top of the apples
  • Eat them plain
A baked apple split open with the filling spilling out.

Recipes Baked Apples Would Pair Well With

These would be absolutely delicious as a side or dessert with one of these main dishes:

  • Pan Seared Pork Chops
  • Pumpkin Chili
  • Autumn Chowder
  • Roasted Chicken with Veggies

More Apple Recipes

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Crockpot Apple Butter

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Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

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Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce

FAQs

Are the baked apples soft and mushy?

Soft, yes. Mushy, no. The texture is soft enough to cut into but still holds its form.

What are the best apples to use?

The best apples to use for Crockpot baked apples are firm and perfectly round. Options include: Granny Smith, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp. Select apples that will stand up straight because you don’t want them to topple over in the Crockpot.

Can I prep these in advance?

 I don’t recommend preparing the apples ahead of time to serve later. They will brown. You could make the filling in advance and store it in the fridge.

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A baked apple split open with the filling spilling out.
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Crockpot Baked Apples

This recipe for crockpot baked apples is packed with healthy, natural ingredients that makes a delicious side dish. It could easily be served as a dessert, as well.

Yield: 6 baked apples 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 4 hoursTotal: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5–6 medium to large apples (see Notes below for recommendations)
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (sub: 100% pure maple syrup)
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

Optional toppings: honey or vanilla ice cream!

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Instructions

  1. Using an apple corer or paring knife, cut around the core, leaving about half an inch at the bottom. Remove as much of the core and seeds as possible.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the raisins, brown sugar, oats, nuts, cinnamon, and butter.
  3. Place the apples right side up in the crockpot. Spoon the mixture evenly into the apples. Add 1/2 cup of water (or apple cider) to the bottom of the crock pot.
  4. Cover and slow cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until apples are soft all the way through but not mushy.
  5. Serve warm. Optional: Drizzle honey over the cooked apples or add a scoop of ice cream on the top of each one!

Notes/Tips

The best apples to use for whole baked apples are firm and perfectly round ones. I usually use ones that are crisp and just a little tart, like Granny Smith, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honey Crisp.

Select apples that will stand up straight because you don’t want them to topple over in the Crockpot.

While oats are naturally gluten-free, oftentimes they’re processed in a factory where cross-contamination can happen. Look for a “certified gluten-free” label on your oats, if avoiding all gluten is important to you.

© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Slow Cooker

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. HeatherM says

    Posted on 11/18/23 at 1:05 pm

    These are delicious! If not serving with ice cream, a bit extra brown sugar is nice.

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 11/19/23 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Heather! Thanks for the brown sugar tip when not having ice cream. Glad your people enjoyed these!

      Reply
  2. DeniseDenise says

    Posted on 2/27/23 at 2:21 pm

    Such a fun twist on baked apples. Love the texture from the filling.

    Reply
  3. squidneyww says

    Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:21 pm

    Do you know about how many calories would be in one of these apples? (: looking to make them but I’ve been watching my intake. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    Posted on 1/14/15 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I’ve made this it twice, and tweaked it a little. First, it cooks in less than 4 hrs – keep an eye out. Second, I crushed up a few graham crackers and added them to the filling while cutting back on the butter to only 4 T. Worked better as a filling that would stay in place – before, there was just too much butter even for six apples.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      Posted on 1/15/15 at 8:53 am

      Thanks for your tips! We’ll try those out next time we make it too. Great ideas!

      Reply
  5. Melissa from 3 Mommies says

    Posted on 10/4/13 at 6:43 pm

    Sounds like this could be great! I will have to try this soon as I have a bunch of apples from apple picking with the kids! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply

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