Crockpot cinnamon apples are slow-cooked to perfection creating a delicious syrup atop tender and soft apple slices. The aroma of these apples fills your house with cinnamon sugar goodness!
Why this recipe works
These crockpot cinnamon apples taste and smell just like fall. These versatile apple slices can be served for breakfast, alongside dinner, or topped with ice cream for dessert.
Nothing screams sweater weather better than cinnamon and apples together in the same recipe. This is an awesome way to use up your bounty of freshly picked apples from the orchard. Need more ideas to use them up? Try our hot apple cider!
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
APPLE – We’d suggest using a firm apple for this recipe. Some great options include Granny Smith for their nice firm texture and tart flavor. Golden Delicious and Pink Lady are great for their amazing taste. Red Delicious, Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp work as well. Be sure to slice your apples at about 1/3-1/2 inch thickness. Too thin of an apple slice may result in soggy apples.
How to Make Crockpot Cinnamon Apples
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- Peel and core the apples, then slice about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.
EXPERT TIP: If you’re using a firm apple slice them thinner, if your apples are soft cut them thicker so they keep their shape. This is so much easier if you have an apple corer that slices at the same thickness.
- Put all the apple slices in a 6 qt crockpot, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and stir to coat.
- Dot with butter and cook until soft.
- The apples are done when tender, but not soggy. They should retain their shape. Around 2 hour and 45 minutes (on high) seemed to produce the best texture for us. Keep an eye on your apples, checking for tenderness every 15 minutes after the 2 hour mark.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
We would suggest you opt for a firm apple like Granny Smith (pictured above), Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp. A firmer apple will hold its shape better when slow-cooked. You may use a softer apple variety, but be sure to check on your apples for doneness during the cooking process as these types of apples become “mushy” or “soggy” quicker.
The downside of prepping apple slices in advance is that they brown quickly. We would suggest prepping everything as you’re ready to make the recipe in the crockpot.
Though these apples are best served fresh, you can store the cooled apples in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the crockpot or on the stovetop. You may also try freezing them by lining a glass baking dish with plastic wrap with the cooled apples on top, then pop them into the freezer (flash freezing). When frozen, remove from the freezer and take the apples and plastic wrap out of the dish. Wrap apples, or put them into a Ziploc bag, and put them back into the freezer. When you want to thaw, remove from freezer, unwrap, and place into a bowl to thaw.
Serving Suggestions
Crockpot cinnamon apples are delicious for breakfast and make a terrific topping for oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, you name it! They’re also fantastic alongside savory dishes like roast pork or Thanksgiving dinner. You can also serve them for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream.
More Apple Recipes
- Mini Apple Pies
- Apple Pizza
- Apple Pie Cookies
- Baked Apple Crisp
- Air Fryer Apple Fries
- Apple Cider Milkshake
- Crockpot Apple Cobbler
- Apple Cranberry Cobbler
- Apple Hand Pies
- 3-Ingredient Apple Pie Cupcakes
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Crockpot Cinnamon Apples
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 6 large Granny Smith apples about 3 lbs- peeled and cored. Or any firm apple variety
- â…” cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup if your apples are super sweet
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Before You Begin
- Cook times may vary based on slow cooker brand, size, model, etc. It’s important to note that you will want to check on your apples in the crockpot for doneness after the 2 hour mark (on high). Desired texture and tenderness are based upon individual preference.
- Using a firm apple variety such as Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Honeycrisp will hold their shape better in the slow cooker compared to a softer apple.
Instructions
- Cut apples about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick slices. Place in 4 or 6 quart crock pot.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, then stir to coat evenly.
- Cut butter into small pieces and dot over apples.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 hours, or Low for 6 hours, stirring halfway through cook time.
- The apples are done when tender, but not soggy. They should retain their shape. Around 2 hours and 45 minutes (on high) seemed to produce the best texture for us. Keep an eye on your apples, checking for tenderness every 15 minutes after the 2 hour mark.
Nutrition
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Johnna Miller says
These apples are very delicious! thanks for the recipe
Jo says
I’m going to try this recipe. I read that you also do crafts and I have a question… I make ornaments for my family and I also make a made with love that I print out and was wondering what can put the ink so the ink doesn’t run?
Amanda Davis says
I have sprayed my printouts with acrylic sealer and that seems to help.
Duane Couturier says
If I double the recipe how do I compensate the cooking time?
Amanda Davis says
The cooking time should be about the same
Nancy says
You mention to check for tenderness every 15 minutes after 2 hour mark. Is this just for cooking on high? If cooking on low, where would you recommend checking for tenderness and at what intervals? I’d rather cook them on low if possible.
Amanda Davis says
I would say after 4 1/2 hours.
Cheryl says
Can you substitute Splenda for sugar using the same measurements?
Amanda Formaro says
We have not tested that with this recipe. However, if you decide to experiment we would love to hear your results!
Cheryl says
Hey Amanda! I just finished with the Crockpot Cinnamon Apples and I substituted 2/3 cup of Apriva (same as Splenda) instead of sugar..I also added almost a stick of butter because being from the south, everything is better with butta! It turned out delicious! I used Gala 3lb bag of apples…So it does work! Thank you for this recipe and hope you try it with Splenda (or with store brand name as I did)!
Nancy E All says
These were so good over vanilla ice cream. I did cook on low for about 4 hours. Had no problems with apples turning to mush. Grandsons approved so I will make again. The only thing I will do differently is add a little more sugar.
Nancy E All says
This is very good. Just finished them on top of vanilla ice cream. Next time I will use the 1/2 C sugar and take the lid off and let the juice get a little thicker. I will make this again. Grandson’s approved.
Laura says
I see nutrition information says 1 serving. Am I right to assume this makes 6 servings?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Laura. It states 6 servings on the recipe card at the end of the post, just under the “save it” button
Ginger Ward says
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Elisha says
I followed the directions but my apples became completely soggy and it looks like apple sauce. Any suggestions for next time? Smells amazing!
Amanda Formaro says
I’m sorry you had trouble! It’s possible that your slow cooker cooks faster/hotter than ours. If you would like to try them again, i would recommend cutting 1 hour off the time (for the low setting) and checking to see where they are. It can also depend on how thin you slice the apples, and even the type of apple. While we do say you can use any variety, there are some that are softer than others.
Barb says
What can you substitute for the butter? Graddaughter can’t not have ANY dairy. Apple sauce?
Amanda Formaro says
I would think a vegan butter substitute would work.
Audrianna says
Spells great but my apples were apple soup after 1 hour on high. I can’t imagine how they would’ve been after 3! So disappointed really was looking forward to this.
Amanda Formaro says
I’m sorry you had trouble! It’s possible that your slow cooker cooks faster/hotter than ours. If you would like to try them again, i would recommend cutting 1 hour off the time (for the low setting) and checking to see where they are. It can also depend on how thin you slice the apples, and even the type of apple. While we do say you can use any variety, there are some that are softer than others.
Cathy Robinson says
Can or should this be frozen?
Amanda Formaro says
After they are cooked, yes you can freeze them. I would line a glass dish with plastic wrap and add the cooled apples. Freeze. Remove from freezer and pop the apples and plastic wrap out of the bowl. Completely wrap the apples and put back in the freezer. When you want to thaw, take out of freezer, unwrap from plastic wrap right away and place in a bowl to thaw.
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and comforting! I love apple desserts!