Fruit Nut Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Fruit Nut Slow Cooker Baked Apples, a delightful dessert that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfectly tender baking apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, are stuffed with a luscious mixture of rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries, and a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweetened with brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, this filling bakes to perfection as the apples slowly cook in a bath of apple cider, infusing every bite with rich, spiced aromas. With just 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker transforms this dish into a hands-off masterpiece, making it ideal for weeknight treats or special occasions. Serve these baked apples warm with a drizzle of the flavorful cooking liquid, or elevate them further with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for a truly decadent finish. This comforting recipe is gluten-free, effortlessly impressive, and bursting with seasonal goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large baking apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
- 0.25 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries or raisins
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Apple cider or water
Instructions
Wash the apples thoroughly. Using a paring knife or apple corer, core the apples, removing the seeds and leaving the bottom intact to create a well for the filling.
In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries or raisins, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
Cut the butter into small pieces and mix it into the filling mixture until evenly combined.
Stuff the prepared apples with the filling, packing it tightly into the center of each apple.
Pour the apple cider or water into the bottom of a slow cooker to create a steaming liquid that will keep the apples moist as they cook.
Place the stuffed apples into the slow cooker, ensuring they stand upright and are nestled securely.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
Carefully remove the apples from the slow cooker and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a drizzle of the cooking liquid over the top, or pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*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.
