Perfect! Here’s a simple, cozy slow cooker apple recipe you can try. I’ll give you a sweet version and a savory option, so you can pick your mood.
1. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples (Sweet Dessert/Side)
Ingredients:
- 6–8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions:
- Place the sliced apples in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Dot with butter and pour in vanilla extract.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until apples are soft but not mushy.
- Serve warm on its own, over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
2. Slow Cooker Apple Pork (Savory Option)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork loin or shoulder
- 3–4 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
- 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place pork in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add apple slices and onion on top.
- Pour apple cider over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours, until pork is tender.
- Serve with the apples and onions spooned over the pork.
If you want, I can give you a caramelized apple version in the slow cooker that’s like a homemade pie filling—super easy and perfect for desserts.
Do you want me to do that?
