Slow-cooker baked apples
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Slow-Cooker Baked Apples! This easy recipe features tender apples stuffed with a delicious blend of brown sugar, butter, pecans, raisins, and ginger. Perfect for a cozy dessert, just set it and forget it in your slow cooker. Quick prep, effortless cooking, and mouthwatering results await!
- 15 Apr 2024
- Cook time 150 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Slow-cooker baked apples are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that takes minimal effort but yields fantastic results. Perfectly tender apples are stuffed with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, pecans, raisins, and ginger, then cooked slowly to enhance their natural sweetness and infuse wonderful flavors. This is an ideal recipe for fall or winter, delivering a comforting and warm finish to any meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash and core the apples, removing the seeds and leaving the bottoms intact to create a cavity for the filling. You can use an apple corer or a paring knife for this task.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, raisins, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Stuff each cored apple with the brown sugar mixture. Press the filling into the cavity to ensure it’s well-packed.
- Place a small piece of butter on top of the filling for each apple, distributing the 3 tablespoons evenly among the 4 apples.
- Pour the 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the slow cooker. This helps to create a moist environment for the apples to cook.
- Carefully arrange the filled apples in the slow cooker, making sure they sit upright so the filling doesn't spill out.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for about 2 hours, until the apples are tender but not falling apart. Cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of apples used.
- Once done, carefully remove the baked apples from the slow cooker using a spatula or tongs. Be careful as they will be hot and might be delicate.
- Serve the baked apples warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on the side for an extra treat.
Tips:
- Choose apples that are firm and good for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
- Core the apples carefully, making sure not to puncture through to the bottom to keep the filling inside.
- Feel free to experiment with the filling by adding other ingredients like walnuts, dried cranberries, or a splash of vanilla extract.
- For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle some honey or maple syrup over the apples before cooking.
- Serve the baked apples warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
Slow-cooker baked apples are an effortless way to create a cozy and delicious dessert that will impress your family and friends. With a simple list of ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy the delightful combination of warm, tender apples and a rich, flavorful filling. Follow these tips and you'll have a perfect fall or winter treat that's sure to please your taste buds.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 240 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 320kcal | 13% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.58g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 50g | 14% |
| Fiber 5g | 13% |
| Sugar 40g | 40% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 15g | 18% |
| Saturated 6g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 90ug | 10% |
| Choline 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B9 8ug | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 0.40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 4.84ug | 4% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 44mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.17mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.90mg | 8% |
| Magnesium, Mg 24mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 50mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 300mg | 9% |
| Selenium, Se 1.26ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.49mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 170g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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