Description
This Crockpot Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy oat and nut topping. Perfect for a cozy fall treat or anytime you’re craving a comforting sweet dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Oat Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray. Pour the apple mixture into the crockpot and spread evenly.
- Make the Oat Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), melted butter, and pinch of salt until crumbly.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the apples.
- Use gluten-free oats and flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
