Ingredients
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- 6 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples – Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform pieces.
- Mix the sugars and spices – In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Assemble in the slow cooker – Place the apple slices in the slow cooker and sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over them. Add vanilla extract and butter pieces.
- Cook – Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1½–2 hours, until apples are tender but not mushy. Stir gently halfway through.
- Thicken the sauce (optional) – If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the apples during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve – Enjoy warm on its own, over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or with ice cream!
Perfect for a cozy and comforting treat! 🍏