Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Caramel Apple Pudding
“Caramel Bliss” is what I call this rich and cozy slow cooker caramel apple pudding a 5-ingredient dessert that tastes like pure autumn comfort. With tender cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery cake topping, and warm caramel sauce, this easy crockpot dessert is always gone in minutes.
Perfect for busy days, holiday dinners, or casual gatherings, this dump-and-go slow cooker apple dessert fills your home with the irresistible aroma of fall while doing all the work for you. Just layer the ingredients, turn on the slow cooker, and let this comforting dessert cook itself.
Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish that guests can’t resist.
Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Pudding:
Only 5 ingredients simple, affordable, and pantry-friendly
Hands-off slow cooker dessert no oven required
Perfect fall and holiday dessert for family dinners and potlucks
Soft apples + buttery cake topping for the ultimate comfort food
Easy to customize with nuts, spices, or fruit swaps
Ingredients:
6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 4 large apples)
½ cup caramel sauce
1 cup dry yellow cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray.
Add the sliced apples evenly to the bottom.
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
In a bowl, mix the dry cake mix with melted butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over the apples.
Finish with cinnamon on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, until apples are tender and the topping is golden.
Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Variations & Tips:
Nutty crunch: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Extra spice: Try nutmeg or allspice for deeper fall flavor
Fruit swap: Replace half the apples with pears
Vegan option: Use plant-based butter and vegan caramel sauce
