Slow Cooker Stewed Apples (Printable Version)

Tender apples gently simmered with cinnamon and honey for a comforting, sweet compote topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Sweeteners & Flavors

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tablespoon 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 - Place peeled, cored, and chopped apples into the slow cooker.
02 - Drizzle honey and lemon juice evenly over the apples.
03 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) over the apples.
04 - Pour in water and add a pinch of salt if desired.
05 - Stir gently to mix all components thoroughly.
06 - Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking until apples are tender.
07 - Stir in vanilla extract (if using) after cooking is complete.
08 - Serve warm alone or as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It fills your kitchen with the kind of aroma that makes people think you've been cooking all day, when really you just set it and forgot about it.
  • One of those rare dishes that works equally well for breakfast, dessert, or whenever you need something warm and gentle.
  • Barely any hands-on work means you can make this while handling actual life responsibilities.
02 -
  • The difference between chunky and smooth is entirely in how gently you stir and whether you mash it with a fork afterward—don't overthink it, just go with what sounds good.
  • Honey can sometimes crystallize in storage, so if yours looks grainy, warm it gently before measuring and it'll pour like liquid gold.
03 -
  • Use a mix of apple varieties if you can—it gives you better flavor balance and prevents the dish from tasting one-dimensional.
  • Don't peel the apples if you like more texture and don't mind the rustic look; the skins soften completely and add fiber.
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