Ultimate Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
This Slow Cooker Apple Crumble is the perfect comfort dessert made with tender spiced apples and a golden, buttery crumble topping all without turning on the oven. Using a crockpot makes this recipe effortless, stress-free, and perfect for fall and winter desserts. Whether you call it an apple crumble or a slow cooker apple cobbler, this classic dessert delivers rich flavor with minimal prep.
Ingredients:
Spiced Apple Filling
8 medium to 10 small firm apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
½ cup water or apple cider
Buttery Crumble Topping
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Shortcut tip: Use yellow cake mix for a quick apple cobbler topping!
Directions:
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Add them to the slow cooker.
Toss apples with sugars, flour, lemon juice, spices, and water or cider.
In a bowl, mix crumble ingredients until crumbly.
Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until apples are tender and topping is set.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Benefits of Slow Cooker Apple Crumble:
Easy set-and-forget dessert no oven needed
Perfect for fall & holiday meals
Crowd-pleasing comfort food
Customizable (gluten-free or cobbler-style)
Rich in fruit flavor with warm spices
Great make-ahead dessert for gatherings
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