Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is an easy fall dessert made with juicy apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and a buttery oat topping. Everything cooks in the crock pot, filling your house with the most amazing fall smell!
I love when autumn rolls around and the leaves start changing. Apples are ready to be picked at the orchard, and my crockpot is in full swing making cozy soups and delicious apple desserts.
This is one dessert the whole family will love, especially served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
If you love this recipe, be sure to try my Apple Pear Crisp. It’s another great comfort dessert perfect for fall.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make with just a little prep
- Great for gatherings such as parties, potlucks, or game day
- It makes your house smell like fall
- It’s a great way to use extra apples you’ve picked from the orchard
- It’s warm and comforting that is good to enjoy on a chilly evening
- Uses simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand
- Easy to customize with your favorite apples or toppings like nuts or caramel
Ingredients
- Apples: Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or a combination of your favorite apples will work.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: These give the crisp topping it’s hearty texture.
- Flour: Helps hold the oat topping together.
- Butter: Use cold butter sliced into small pieces so it can easily be cut into the oat mixture.
- Will Also Need: Brown sugar, cinnamon, granulated sugar and nutmeg.
How to Make Crockpot Apple Crisp
Step 1: Spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Peel, core, and slice the apples.
Step 3: Add the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Step 4: Transfer the apple mixture to the crockpot and spread it into an even layer.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, and flour.
Step 6: Add the thinly sliced cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture until no large pieces of butter remain and the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
Step 7: Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the apples are tender and the topping is cooked through.
Step 8: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Mix up the apples: Use a combination of sweet and tart apples, such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith, for even more flavor.
- Add nuts: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the oat topping for a little extra crunch.
- Add caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce over the warm apple crisp before serving.
- Add more fall spices: Add a pinch of ground cloves, allspice, or extra cinnamon for a warmer spice flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Slice the apples about the same thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use apples that hold up well during cooking so they don’t turn completely mushy.
- Don’t overcook the apple crisp. Check the apples toward the end of the cooking time and remove the lid once they’re tender.
- For a crispier topping, place a clean kitchen towel or a few layers of paper towels underneath the crockpot lid during the last part of cooking to help absorb the excess moisture. Make sure the towel stays securely outside the crockpot and away from the heating element.
- This dessert is best served warm right out of the crockpot with vanilla ice cream.
How to Store Leftovers
- Allow leftovers to cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you do. Peeled apples give the best texture and make the apples soft and tender.
Yes, you can prep and assemble it the night before and store it in the fridge. Then, cook it in the crockpot the next day.
Yes, you can cook on low for about 3-4 hours. Check the apples towards the end to make sure they don’t get too soft.
Recipe
Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 apples; fuji, gala, or similar
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup flour
- 8 tbsp. butter
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- Add the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the crockpot and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, and flour.
- Add the thinly sliced cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture until no large pieces of butter remain and the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the apples are tender and the topping is cooked through.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Slice the apples about the same thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use apples that hold up well during cooking so they don’t turn completely mushy.
- Don’t overcook the apple crisp. Check the apples toward the end of the cooking time and remove the lid once they’re tender.
- For a crispier topping, place a clean kitchen towel or a few layers of paper towels underneath the crockpot lid during the last part of cooking to help absorb the excess moisture. Make sure the towel stays securely outside the crockpot and away from the heating element.
- This dessert is best served warm right out of the crockpot with vanilla ice cream.
How to Store Leftovers
- Allow leftovers to cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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