Slow Cooker Fried Apples (Print-Friendly Version)
Slow-cooked apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect as a sweet side or dessert.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup apple juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
# How to Make It:
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Peel, core, and cut the apples into thick wedges. Arrange the apple wedges evenly at the base of the slow cooker.
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Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
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Sprinkle the blended sugar and spice mixture over the apple wedges, gently tossing to ensure uniform coating.
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Pour the melted unsalted butter and apple juice over the seasoned apples.
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Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 3 hours, or until the apples are fork-tender yet maintain their shape.
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In a separate small cup, whisk cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to slightly thicken the sauce.
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Once finished, gently stir the apples. Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Granny Smith apples are recommended for their ability to retain structure during extended cooking.
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Serve warm alongside pork chops or as a comforting stand-alone dessert.