Description

This Crockpot Cinnamon Apples recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to enjoy tender, flavorful apples infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of butter. Perfect as a comforting dessert, side dish, or topping for pancakes and oatmeal, this slow-cooked treat highlights the natural sweetness of apples with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

6 large Granny Smith apples (about 3 lbs) peeled and cored, or any firm apple variety

Seasoning

2/3 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1/2 cup if apples are very sweet)
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Other

2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Prepare the Apples: Slice the peeled and cored apples into 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place the apple slices evenly into a 4 or 6 quart crockpot to ensure even cooking.
Season the Apples: Sprinkle the cinnamon and granulated sugar over the sliced apples. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all apple pieces evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for balanced flavor.
Add Butter: Cut the butter into small pieces and dot them evenly over the apples in the crockpot. This will melt and add richness during cooking.
Cook the Apples: Cover the crockpot and cook on the High setting for about 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours. Stir the apples halfway through the cooking time to promote even softening and coating with the cinnamon butter mix.
Check for Doneness: The apples are ready when they are tender but still retain their shape without becoming soggy. The ideal texture is often achieved around 2 hours and 45 minutes on high. After 2 hours, check every 15 minutes for tenderness to prevent overcooking.

Notes

For sweeter apples, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup to avoid overly sweet results.
Use a 4 or 6 quart crockpot to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
Serve warm as a dessert with ice cream, or as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours on High or 6 hours on Low
Category: Dessert
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot cinnamon apples, slow cooker apples, cinnamon baked apples, easy apple dessert, crockpot dessert