There’s nothing quite like the smell of warm, cinnamon-spiced apples filling your kitchen. This Slow Cooker Apple Delight is the kind of recipe that makes your home feel like fall, no matter the season. It’s effortless, comforting, and perfect for spooning over ice cream, pancakes, or enjoying all on its own.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh apples (any mix of sweet and tart, like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but adds lovely warmth)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Place them directly into your slow cooker.
- Coat with cornstarch: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the apples and toss to evenly coat. This will help thicken the filling beautifully.
- Add the flavor: Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is combined and the apples are well coated in that sweet, buttery mixture.
- Let it cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the apples are soft and tender but not mushy.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon warm over waffles, oatmeal, or serve it as a cozy dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.