Slow Cooker Stewed Apples (Printable)

Apples gently cooked with cinnamon and honey for a sweet, comforting compote perfect at any meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit

01 - 6 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch chunks

→ Sweeteners & Flavors

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Liquids

05 - 1/4 cup water

→ Optional Additions

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1-inch chunks, then place them into the slow cooker.
02 - Drizzle honey and lemon juice over the apples, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if using.
03 - Pour in the water and add a pinch of salt if desired. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking until the apples are tender and juicy.
05 - Stir in vanilla extract after cooking is complete, if using.
06 - Serve warm alone or as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does almost all the work while you forget about it entirely.
  • One batch lasts through several breakfasts, desserts, and impromptu snacks without guilt.
  • It tastes homemade and wholesome without a single processed ingredient.
02 -
  • Stirring once or twice is enough; too much handling turns everything into applesauce when you might want it chunkier.
  • The compote keeps in the fridge for nearly a week, and it reheats beautifully, so make a full batch and thank yourself later.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker with a ceramic insert that you can see through, so you can peek without lifting the lid and losing heat.
  • Cut your apples slightly larger than you think you need, since they shrink noticeably as they cook, and you can always mash them down after if you want.
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