Description
Enjoy these irresistible slow cooker fried apples, a cozy and comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. Made with tender honey crisp apples simmered in a sweet blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, this easy slow cooker recipe yields syrupy, flavorful apples that make an excellent side or topping for pancakes and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 6 medium Honey crisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
Dressing and Spices
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prep the Apples: Begin by peeling, coring, and slicing your honey crisp apples into thin wedges. This allows for even cooking and helps the flavors meld beautifully as they cook.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced apples to your slow cooker along with the cornstarch, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, and lemon juice. Gently mix until all the apple slices are well-coated with the sweet and spiced mixture.
- Cook Thoroughly: Cover the slow cooker and set it to high heat. Let the apples cook for about 2 hours, or until they become tender and a syrupy sauce has formed around them, infusing each slice with rich flavor.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, give the mixture a gentle stir to combine the syrup and apples before serving. These delicious slow cooker fried apples can be enjoyed warm as a side dish or spooned over pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream for a cozy treat.
Notes
- Use Honey crisp apples or other sweet-tart varieties for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust sugar amounts if you prefer a less sweet dish.
- For thicker sauce, allow the cooked apples to sit uncovered for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
