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Slow Cooker Fried Apples

Slow Cooker Fried Apples

Apple wedges simmered low and slow in butter, sugar, and cinnamon until tender and coated in a glossy syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Small saucepan
  • paring knife
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 ½ lb apples peeled and sliced into wedges
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Load the cooker. Add the apple wedges to a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Melt the syrup. Melt the butter with the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water over medium heat until dissolved.
  • Coat. Pour over the apples and toss gently.
  • Cook low. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, stirring once, until tender.
  • Serve. Stir gently and serve warm with the syrup.

Notes

Substitutions: Use brown sugar for a caramel flavor, or cloves or allspice in place of the nutmeg.
Tips: Mix sweet and tart apples and keep the lid on to hold the heat.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days and reheat until hot.
Keyword Granulated Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, slow cooker fried apples, Tart Apples, Unsalted Butter