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Easy Crockpot Baked Apples with Cranberry Crisp Filling

Easiest Crockpot Baked Apples with Sweet Cranberry Crisp Filling

Delight in Easy Crockpot Baked Apples with Cranberry Crisp Filling, a cozy, effortless dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 6 whole Granny Smith Apples Core and hollow out
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with raisins if desired
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark sugar is fine
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted; or use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Can be replaced with granola
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg offers the best flavor
Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Water or Apple Cider
Serving Options
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream Optional topping

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Core the Apples: Using a melon baller, carefully remove the cores from the Granny Smith apples.
  2. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries, brown sugar, melted butter, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until evenly blended.
  3. Stuff the Apples: Generously spoon the cranberry mixture into the hollowed centers of each apple.
  4. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert, then arrange the stuffed apples snugly at the bottom.
  5. Add Liquid: Pour in water or apple cider around the base of the apples.
  6. Cook: Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker on low. Cook for about 2 hours.
  7. Serve Warm: Enjoy the baked apples warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm or cold, and adjust spices to your preference for a personalized touch.

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