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Slow-Cooker Fried Apples

A comforting dish of sweet and tangy slow-cooked apples, perfect as a side or dessert, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs apples, peeled and sliced into wedges Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Braeburn recommended.
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch Helps thicken the sauce.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter Dotted on top before cooking.
  • 1/4 cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Add the sliced apples to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the apple mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Dot the top with butter and pour in the water.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the apples are tender.
  4. Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, whisk an extra teaspoon of cornstarch into two tablespoons of cold water and stir it in 15 minutes before serving. A pinch of coarse salt enhances the flavor when serving with richer mains.