Crocked Fruit
Transform your dessert table with the warm and aromatic charm of Crocked Fruit, a slow-cooked medley of apples, pears, dried apricots, and raisins infused with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. This simple yet decadent recipe combines natural sweetness from honey and brown sugar with a buttery richness, creating a perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth fruit dish. Prepared effortlessly in a crockpot, Crocked Fruit is ideal for busy days when you want a memorable dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm and fragrant, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for a comforting treat that doubles as a stunning finish to any meal. Perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations, this easy slow-cooker recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Apples
- 4 large Pears
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces.
In a 6-quart crockpot, combine the chopped apples, pears, dried apricots, and raisins.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg evenly over the fruit mixture.
Drizzle the honey and lemon juice over the top.
Add the water and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
Dot the unsalted butter over the top of the fruit mixture.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
Once the fruit is tender and the mixture is fragrant, turn off the crockpot.
Serve warm as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 487.7 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.5 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 378.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3534 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
