Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Slow Cooker Baked Apples



What you need,
(For 2 apples, just double as needed)

2 Gala apples (or whatever firm apple you like)
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
3 tbsp. quick cooking oats
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground all spice
1/8 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
2 tbsp. dried cranberries (you could use raisins if you like)
½ cup apple juice

In a bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, oats and spices. Use a fork or your fingers to combine into coarse crumbs. Add the cranberries and mix to combine.

Core the apples leaving a little at the bottom so your filling doesn’t fall out.  Pack half the filling into each apple, its OK to pile it high on top, it will cook down.

Place the filled apples into your slow cooker. Pour the apple juice around the apples.

Bake on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, until the apples are soft but still hold their shape.

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream, frozen yogurt or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Jen of My Tiny Oven