Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples Recipe
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4.8
Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples Recipe
Description
This recipe uses tart Granny Smith apples sliced thinly so they cook evenly and absorb the spices and sugars during slow cooking. The combination of granulated and brown sugars creates a balanced sweetness with caramel notes, enhanced by cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg. Corn starch thickens the mixture, resulting in a lightly thickened sauce coating the cooked apple slices.
Slow cooking in a crock pot allows the apples to soften gently and develop a melding of flavors without burning or overcooking. The added butter enriches the texture and flavor with a smooth finish.
This warm cinnamon apple dish can be served on its own, with ice cream, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. It's convenient for making ahead and keeping warm until serving.
Ingredients
- 6 apple peeled and thinly sliced, Granny Smith variety
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- salt pinch
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- In slow cooker, stir together sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, and salt. Cube butter and stir into the mixture.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, stirring once during cooking.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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