Apple slices in a slow cooker

Cooking apple slices in a slow cooker is one of the easiest and coziest ways to make a warm, cinnamon-spiced treat — perfect on its own or served over pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, or pork chops. 🍎

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe:

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🍏 Slow Cooker Apple Slices

Ingredients

• 6–8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work great)

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

• ⅓ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste — less if your apples are sweet)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but lovely)

• 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

• 2 tbsp water or apple juice

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep apples: Peel, core, and slice apples about ½ inch thick.

2. Add to slow cooker: Toss the apple slices in the slow cooker with lemon juice.

3. Add flavorings: Sprinkle in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Add butter pieces and pour in the water or apple juice.

4. Stir gently to coat all the apples evenly.

5. Cook:

   • On LOW for 3–4 hours, or

   • On HIGH for 1½–2 hours,
     until apples are tender but not mushy.

6. Stir once or twice during cooking to make sure everything cooks evenly.

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🍨 Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

• Spoon over pancakes, French toast, or waffles.

• Use as a pie or crepe filling.

• Serve alongside roast pork for a sweet-and-savory side dish.

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🫙 Storage

Cool completely, then store in an airtight container:

• Refrigerator: up to 5 days

• Freezer: up to 3 months

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Would you like me to make it a little more dessert-style (like a slow-cooker apple crisp with a crumble topping)?