Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples
These Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples are the ultimate autumn comfort food! Serve these warm spiced apples with vanilla ice cream and toasted pecans for the perfect Fall dessert!
Are you ready for this? Because from here on out I am going to be all slow cooker all the time. It is getting darker and darker every day. I love fall, but I am dreading when it is dark before I even get off work. My internal clock just can’t make sense of darkness before 5pm, I feel like it’s bed time. I just want to put on pjs and lay around!
Obviously, the world doesn’t stop spinning after it gets dark and things need to get done. Dinners must be cooked, clothes must be washed, dogs must be fed, you get the idea. BUT my one saving grace is coming home to a big slow cooker full of whatever. It makes my heart happy to walk in the door and know my to do list is not nearly as long as it could be. Thank Heaven for Crockpots!
These Pumpkin Spiced Apples are the perfect way to end an autumn day. They are sweet with a hint of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. The pumpkin complements the apples perfectly, so no longer do you have to choose between your two fall favorites! For more fall desserts, check out 20+ Easy Fall Desserts!
Ingredients in Crockpot Spiced Apples
For the complete, printable recipe just keep scrolling. To make these spiced slow cooker apples, you’ll need the following:
- Apples, Butter, Brown sugar or brown sugar monkfruit.
- Pumpkin puree, Vanilla extract, Pumpkin pie spice, Cinnamon
How to Make Crockpot Apples
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, spices and hot water.
- Add the sliced apples and toss to coat.
- Dump the apple mixture into your Crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (I took mine out at 4.5 hours).
What Type of Apples Should I Use?
I used Fuji apples, but any cooking apple will work. Think: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, etc.
What should I serve with spiced apples?
I love to serve these spiced apples with ice cream and top them with delicious walnuts and this Keto Caramel Sauce! However, you could put these over the top by serving them a few different ways (breakfast, dinner, or dessert!
- Top a big stack of pancakes (like these Keto Pumpkin Spice Pancakes)!
- Instead of putting icing over cinnamon rolls, put a spoonful of crockpot apples over them or these pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls!
- Serve them as breakfast with a side of Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
- Make Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding parfaits, layering the pudding and apples (seriously SO GOOD!)
- Serve with dinner as a side for delicious Pecan Crusted Pork Chops or this Ginger Garlic Tenderloin
- Add some crunch with this Grain-Free Granola or this Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola
- Chop them up and add them to these Caramel Smothered Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes!
Tips for Making Crockpot Apples
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- When slicing the apples, be sure to not slice them too thin otherwise they’ll cook too quickly.
- I served these Crockpot baked apples as a dessert and topped them with ice cream, extra pecans, and cinnamon. But this would be fantastic as a side dish to a nice pork roast or maybe these Pecan Crusted Pork Chops.
More Apple Dessert Recipes:
- Peanut Butter Honey Apple Crisp
- Apple Pie Donuts
- Caramel Apple Cupcakes
- Chocolate Almond-Stuffed Baked Apples
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples
Ingredients
- 3 Fuji apples, sliced and cored*
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons very hot water
Equipment
Instructions
- Turn a small slow cooker (1.5-2 quart size) to low.
- In a small mixing bowl place the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, spices and hot water and mix well.
- Add sliced apples and coat with pumpkin mixture.
- Dump apples in slow cooker.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours depending on how tender you like them. I took mine out at 4.5 hours.
I really need to buy a slow cooker so I can make your delicious recipes! These apples look awesome – I love the pumpkin spice in there!
I love my slow cooker too! It is so nice to have a great dinner ready right when you get home. These pumpkin spiced apples look like the perfect fall treat 😉
Thank you Katie! These are a new favorite for sure!
These sound wonderful! I wish I had them for dessert right now! I am going to try adjusting the time and baking them covered in the oven (I know I need a slow cooker!!). Pinned!
And I hear ya! My internal clock does not get when it is dark before 5 either! It is just too early!!
Slow cookers are basically the only way I can get a meal made on lazy, lazy days. These look fantastic – I bet they’d make the most incredible dessert on some ice cream!
I love using my slow cooker year round, but it’s especially great in the winter! These spiced apples sound delicious! What a great treat for a cool fall day!
sounds wonderful Annie! I need to buy a slow cooked to try all the wonderful recipes!
How delicious do theses apples look? I love how you combined two of fall’s best flavors into a healthy sweet treat! Making it in a slow cooker is even better; I can only imagine how your house must’ve smelled:) Heavenly! Pinned to try this weekend…
Yayy!! I hope you enjoy Heather!
Beautiful pictures! And I love that this is made in a slow cooker!
Olivia your so sweet, thank you so much!
Oh these sound so yummy! And how easy in the crock pot. Such a perfect fall treat! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
Aww I can understand.. day is getting shorter by the day.. 🙁 but coming home to this delicious thing.. Yumm!! What a wonderful recipe!! I definitely need to buy a slow cooker to make this spiced apples.. 😀
Yes you do Arpita!! 🙂 They are so fantastic! I am kind of obsessed with them!
I love slow cooker baked apples, they are so delicious! And these look awesome with the pumpkin and spices as well, I love that you combined the two fall flavours!
Thanks Stacey!! I had dinner with Leah last night and we talked about you!! We will all have to have dinner the next time you come to Nashville!! 🙂
YES!! So, so happy I finally got a crock pot. I can just about smell these apples cooking right now. Love this, Annie!!
Alyssa I was so excited for you when I saw your Instagram post! haha! Once you try it you will wonder how you ever lived without it!
These look amazing! I’m not sure I’ve ever made dessert in the crock pot- but it sounds like a great idea to me.
This recipe is totally right up my alley. I have always been a big fan of scalloped apples. I’ll bet the house smelled amazing when you cam home to this! : ) These photos are GORGEOUS, by the way!
Thank you Crystal!!! 🙂
yum yum YUM! these look SO great! I’ve never thought of putting them in a slow cooker… usually I bake them, but this is such a great idea 😉 Happy Halloween Annie have a great weekend!
Thanks so much Michele!! 🙂 You too!
I love your wooden boards – gorgeous!
Thank you so much Beth! Hobby Lobby!! 🙂
I love slow-cooked apples especially with a ton of spices! These look like the perfect cozy warm-up food and I’ll bet it makes your house smell fantastic all day!
Thanks Sarah! Is it bad that I ate them all by myself?! 😉
I’ve never used my slow cooker to make desserts, but this one is just the ultimate comfort food fall dessert!
Thank you Mira!! I guess you could bake them, but the slow cooker makes them so much easier! 🙂
These look so perfect, Annie! Hooray for slow cookers. They are a blessing sometimes!
Oh my goodness, these look RIDICULOUSLY amazing – yum!
Oh yum! I bet this makes the house smell incredible! Love love love using my slow cooker! It was so fun meeting you in person last night. Looking forward to that pumpkin soup. 😉
These apples look delicious, Annie! What a great idea adding pumpkin, and using the slow cooker is the best! 🙂
Thanks Marcie!!
Awesome! I love using my slow cooker for everything and I’m going to have to add this recipe to the list! I even have a whole pinterest board dedicated to the crockpot! Thanks for sharing!
Good!! You will love this one!
I’m also in fall-denial, this frost I’m finding on my car every morning is a little discouraging 🙁 — Although winter has it’s awesome perks, it’s just hard to move on from these terrific fall recipes, like this! This is such a great idea!
Thank you Nicole! I love fall flavors too!
I’m obsessed with my crockpot, it just cooks everything so perfectly. These look so perfect with that ice cream, I could go for a bowl right now!
Me too! They are basically the best invention ever!
How delicious do theses apples look? I love how you combined two of fall’s best flavors into a healthy sweet treat!
Thank you!! I hate having to choose between apples and pumpkin, but now I don’t have to! 😉
Pumpkin spiced apples? I love this idea! How have I never had this before? I must try it right away. I love simple, cozy desserts like this that. Delicious!
Thank you Natalie!
Hello! This look wonderful. Is it possible to have these bake while I am at work for 6-8 hours? I am having guests over and I thought this would be nice to have for our evening get-together.
Thanks for your help!
Hi Brittany! If you quarter your apples, so you have big slices you will probably be okay. I tried with smaller slices and they were almost like chunky apple sauce, still tasted great!! But not exactly the same! 🙂 I hope that helps! 🙂
What a great throw it in and forget about dessert.
Thank you Emily! 🙂
I’ve been using my slow cooker so much lately! It really is a lifesaver on busy (and lazy) days! These pumpkin spiced apples look so good! I’m wishing I had some for dessert right now. 😉
Ahhhh! I’m turning into a real life version of the heart-eyes emoji right now. I love slow cooker desserts not only because they’re so dang cozy and delicious, but because they make the house smell heavenly all day, too!