Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Baked Apples
If you’re searching for the best slow cooker baked apples, this old-fashioned, foil-wrapped baked apples recipe is pure comfort food. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these crockpot baked apples turn ordinary fruit into a warm, cinnamon-scented dessert that tastes like Grandma’s Sunday kitchen.
The secret? Wrapping each apple tightly in foil so the buttery brown sugar cinnamon sauce steams inside, creating tender, juicy apples every time.
Why You’ll Love These Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Only 5 ingredients
Easy dump-and-go crockpot dessert
Budget-friendly & family-friendly
Naturally gluten-freePerfect for Sunday dinner, holidays, or fall gatherings
Makes your kitchen smell amazing
This recipe is ideal when you want a warm apple dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients:
6 medium firm apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith work best)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup raisins or chopped walnuts
Directions:
Cut 6 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, big enough to fully wrap each apple.
Wash and dry the apples. Carefully remove the core while keeping the bottom intact to hold the filling.
In a small bowl, mix:
Softened butter
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Stir until thick and sandy.
Place each apple in the center of a foil sheet. Fill the hollow center with the cinnamon-butter mixture and add raisins or walnuts. Seal tightly to trap the juices.
Arrange wrapped apples upright in the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 3½ to 4½ hours
Apples should be tender but still hold their shape
Let rest 10 minutes before opening carefully (watch for hot steam!).
Benefits of Making Baked Apples in the Slow Cooker
Apples are naturally rich in fiber and antioxidants. Compared to pies or cakes, these slow cooker cinnamon apples are lighter but still satisfying.
Perfect for busy holidays when your oven is full.
Each foil packet makes a single serving great for entertaining.
A bag of apples transforms into an elegant dessert for a fraction of bakery prices.
Serving Suggestions
These warm crockpot baked apples are delicious:
With vanilla ice cream
With whipped cream
Drizzled with caramel sauce
Topped with toasted pecans or granola
Alongside coffee or hot tea
They pair beautifully with pot roast or meatloaf dinners.
Expert Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Apples
Use firm apples so they don’t turn mushy.
Large apples may need up to 5 hours.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for deeper fall flavor.
For adults, add a teaspoon of apple brandy or bourbon before sealing.
For a lighter version, reduce butter and sugar by half.
Storage & Reheating:
Store leftovers (still wrapped) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat:
In the slow cooker on LOW
Or in a low oven until warmed through
