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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp

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A cozy, low-effort dessert combining tart apples and a crunchy oat topping, ideal for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling
  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced to approximately ½" thick (about 4 medium apples) Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix work well.
  • ½ whole Juice of ½ lemon This brightens flavor and slows browning.
  • ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for apple filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
For the topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats Old-fashioned oats for texture.
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Keep cold for best texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray a 6-quart slow cooker lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. Arrange the sliced apples in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the apples and toss to coat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar-flour-cinnamon mixture over the apples and stir gently to coat.
Making the topping
  1. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the mixture and cut in until crumbly.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the apples.
Cooking
  1. Place a folded paper towel over the slow cooker and set the lid on top.
  2. Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours.
  3. Remove the lid and towel, then continue cooking uncovered on HIGH for another 30-60 minutes.
  4. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 55mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25g

Notes

For variations, consider adding nuts, caramel, or spices. Ensure that the topping remains crisp by following the paper towel trick.
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