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These Crockpot Spiced Apples are the ultimate autumn comfort food! You will love these tender apples packed with pumpkin spice and cinnamon flavor!

serving of crockpot spiced apples a la mode in a white bowl

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!

serving of crockpot spiced apples a la mode in a white bowl

Ingredients in Crockpot Spiced Apples 

To make these spiced slow cooker apples, you’ll need the following: 

  • Apples
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Cinnamon
  • Hot water

crockpot of apples next to a single serving of spiced apples in a white bowl

How to Make Crockpot Apples 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, spices and hot water.
  2. Add the sliced apples and toss to coat. 
  3. 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. 

serving of crockpot apples a la mode in a white bowl

Tips for Making Crockpot Apples 

  • 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.
  • If you have leftovers, you could use them to make this Salted Caramel Apple Smoothie.

More Apple Dessert Recipes: 

These Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples are the ultimate autumn comfort food! You will love these tender apples packed with pumpkin spice and cinnamon flavor!

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

These Crockpot Spiced Apples are the ultimate fall comfort food! You'll love these apples packed with pumpkin spice and cinnamon flavor!

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

Instructions

    1. Turn a small slow cooker (1.5-2 quart size) to low.
    2. In a small mixing bowl place the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, spices and hot water and mix well.
    3. Add sliced apples and coat with pumpkin mixture.
    4. Dump apples in slow cooker.
    5. Cook on low 4-6 hours depending on how tender you like them. I took mine out at 4.5 hours.

Notes

*Don't cut the apples too thin, or they will cook too quickly.

© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert
 

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Comments

  2. Ceara+@+Ceara's+Kitchen says

    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!!

  6. Heather @ Shards of Lavender says

    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...

    • Maebells says

      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!! :)

    • Maebells says

      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!

  23. Nicole+@+Waterloo,+with+Love says

    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!

  24. Danielle says

    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!

  27. Brittany says

    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!

    • Maebells says

      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! :)

  30. Karly says

    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!

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