When guests tried this dish, they couldn’t stop talking about it! What a keeper!
Slow Cooker Baked Apples are a quintessential autumnal dish, perfect for those cozy evenings when the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall. The aroma of warm spices and baked fruit has a comforting effect, inviting a sense of nostalgia and warmth into any home.
This dish traces its origins to traditional apple preparations found in many cultures, where baking apples slowly allowed for a deep, richly flavored dessert that signaled the change of seasons. Thanks to the modern convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy this traditional treat with minimal effort, letting the appliance do the work to create a delicious, healthy dessert or snack.
Serving Slow Cooker Baked Apples is a pure delight, as they’re incredibly versatile. They can be a stand-alone dessert, capped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts into the tender, cinnamon-spiced flesh of the fruit. For a breakfast twist, you can spoon them over yogurt or oatmeal.
Alternatively, pair them with savory dishes such as roast pork or chicken for a touch of sweet contrast. You can even drizzle them with caramel sauce for something extra decadent.
Whatever you choose, these apples are sure to become a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
– 6 large apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn)
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 tsp cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
– 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
– 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
– 3/4 cup apple cider, apple juice, or water
Instructions
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