Slow Cooker Fried Apples (Print Version)
Tender apples simmered with cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter for a warm, cozy dish or topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Steps:
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Place the peeled, cored, and sliced apples evenly into the slow cooker insert.
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In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
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Evenly pour the spiced butter mixture over the apples in the slow cooker. Gently stir to coat all apple slices.
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Incorporate vanilla extract and lemon juice into the apple mixture and stir gently again to distribute.
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Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
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Serve the warm apples as a dessert or side dish as desired.
# Notes:
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Select firm apple varieties, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, to maintain texture during slow cooking.
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Enhance depth of flavor with a pinch of ground cloves or allspice if desired.
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For a thicker sauce, remove the apples at the end of cooking and simmer the remaining liquid on the stovetop until reduced, then pour back over the apples.
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Pairs excellently as a side with pork or poultry, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
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Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for a maximum of 2 months.