Description
A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp made with tender spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for a cozy fall dessert, this crockpot recipe requires minimal prep and delivers warm, gooey sweetness, optionally served with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of a slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Apples: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until all slices are evenly coated to create a flavorful filling.
- Layer Apples in Cooker: Pour the apple mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker and spread it out evenly to create a uniform base layer.
- Prepare the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is crumbly and well blended. Add chopped pecans or walnuts if using for extra texture and flavor.
- Add Topping to Apples: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the slow cooker, covering them completely.
- Cook the Crisp: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or on high heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cook until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooking is complete, turn off the slow cooker and allow the apple crisp to rest with the lid off for about 10 to 15 minutes; this helps the topping set and excess moisture to evaporate.
- Serve: Serve the apple crisp warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a creamy contrast.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance.
- If the topping seems too soft, remove the lid during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking to allow excess moisture to evaporate and the topping to crisp further.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker’s wattage and heat distribution.
