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.
Ingredients
- 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!
Instructions
- 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.
- In a small bowl, stir together the raisins, brown sugar, oats, nuts, cinnamon, and butter.
- 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.
- Cover and slow cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until apples are soft all the way through but not mushy.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 apple | Calories: 262 kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 41 g (14%) | Protein: 1 g (2%) | Fat: 12 g (18%) | Cholesterol: 30 mg (10%) | Sodium: 96 mg (4%) | Fiber: 5 g (21%) | Sugar: 28 g (31%)
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