Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples
Slow Cooker Stuffed Spiced Apples are a comforting dessert filled with a delicious mixture of oats, brown sugar, warm spices, raisins, and crunchy walnuts. Slowly cooked until perfectly tender, these stuffed apples make an easy dessert that's perfect for chilly evenings, holidays, or whenever you're craving a cozy homemade treat.
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
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 0.1 mg | Sugar: 35 g