Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples
Equipment
- Apple corer
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowls
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple juice or apple cider
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 large apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
Instructions
- Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.
- Combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins or dried cranberries in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until the filling is evenly combined.
- Fill each apple generously with the oat mixture.
- Pour the apple juice or cider into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the stuffed apples upright in the slow cooker.
- Cover with the lid.
- Cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Choose firm apples that hold their shape during slow cooking, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. You can substitute pecans for walnuts or use dried cranberries instead of raisins for a slightly tart flavor. Serve the apples warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days and gently reheated before serving.Wine Advice
An Ice Wine pairs beautifully with the sweet apples and warm spices. For a non-alcoholic option, serve with warm spiced apple cider.Nutrition values
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About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples are one of those comforting desserts that fill your home with the wonderful aroma of apples, cinnamon, and warm spices. As the apples slowly cook, they become perfectly tender while the oat filling turns rich, buttery, and lightly caramelized. The result is an easy dessert that feels homemade, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Why Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples Are So Delicious
The secret to these Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples is choosing apples that hold their shape during cooking. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are excellent choices because they become tender without falling apart. Their slightly tart flavor also balances the sweetness of the brown sugar and dried fruit beautifully.
The filling combines rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins or dried cranberries. As everything slowly cooks together, the butter melts into the oats while the spices blend with the apple juices to create a rich, comforting flavor. Every bite delivers soft fruit, crunchy nuts, and warm spices that make this dessert especially satisfying.
One of the biggest advantages of making Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples is convenience. Once the apples have been filled and placed in the slow cooker, the appliance does all the work. There is no need to watch the oven or stir the filling, making this recipe ideal for busy holidays or relaxed weekend dinners.
These stuffed apples are incredibly versatile. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard, Greek yogurt, caramel sauce, or a drizzle of maple syrup. They also make a wonderful breakfast when paired with yogurt, or a comforting afternoon snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
The recipe can easily be adapted to suit your taste. Pecans can replace walnuts, dried cranberries can replace raisins, and a pinch of ground cloves or ginger adds even more warming spice. You can even sprinkle the finished apples with granola for extra crunch before serving.
If you enjoy slow cooker desserts, browse our Crockpot Recipes collection for even more comforting recipes that are simple to prepare.
For guidance on safely storing cooked fruit desserts and other homemade dishes, visit the FDA Food Safety website.
Whether you’re serving them during autumn, throughout the holiday season, or on a cold winter evening, Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples deliver comforting flavors with very little effort. Their combination of tender baked apples, sweet oat filling, crunchy nuts, and fragrant spices makes Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples a dessert you’ll want to make again and again.