Description
This Crock Pot Apple Crisp is a simple, hands-off dessert that transforms fresh Granny Smith apples into a tender, cinnamon-spiced treat topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. Perfect for busy mornings or holiday gatherings, the slow cooker method traps moisture to create a rich apple sauce while ensuring the topping develops a delightful caramelized texture without needing an oven. It is a reliable, comforting classic that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon.
Transfer the apple mixture into the base of a 6-quart slow cooker.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon.
Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the slow cooker without packing it down.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on high for 3 hours or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
For the best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than instant oats. Ensure the butter is cold when mixing to keep the topping crumbly rather than pasty. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg