Easy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp Recipe for Cozy Fall Desserts
This cozy Crockpot apple dessert combines tender, spiced apples with a crispy oat topping, cooked slowly to perfection. It’s a warm and comforting treat perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a simple, delicious fruit dessert without fuss.
- Author: Marco
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Apple Mixture
- 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Prepare the crockpot: Grease the inside of your crockpot generously with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and to help with easy cleanup.
- Add the apples and spices: Place the peeled and sliced apples into the greased crockpot. Sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg evenly over the apples to coat them with a fragrant, sweet spice mixture.
- Mix the topping: In a separate bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and evenly coated with the butter.
- Assemble and cook: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the apple mixture in the crockpot, covering the apples as much as possible. Cover the crockpot with its lid.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 4 hours. The apples will soften into a tender filling, and the topping will become golden and crispy.
- Serve: Carefully spoon the dessert into bowls. It’s delicious served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can substitute apples with pears or peaches for variation.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free oats and substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour.
- If you prefer a sweeter dessert, increase sugar amounts slightly.
- Ensure apples are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
- To prevent topping from getting soggy, avoid lifting the lid during cooking where possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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