Crockpot Apple Crisp (Printable)

Tender cinnamon apples topped with buttery oats, slow-cooked to warm perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Crisp Topping

09 - 1 cup old-fashioned oats
10 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss until apples are well coated with the spice mixture.
02 - Transfer the apple mixture to the bottom of a lightly greased crockpot (at least 4-quart capacity), spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
03 - In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add in the cold, cubed butter. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the crockpot, ensuring complete coverage of the fruit layer.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
06 - If desired, remove the crockpot lid and cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to allow additional crisping of the topping.
07 - Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture contrast between tender spiced apples and that crispy buttery topping is honestly addictive
  • You can dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away until dessert time
  • Your kitchen will smell incredible for hours before anyone even takes a bite
02 -
  • Removing the lid for the last 30 minutes is the secret to getting that topping actually crisp instead of just soft and oatmeal like
  • Every slow cooker runs a bit differently so start checking around the 2 hour mark on high setting
  • The apples will release a lot of liquid at first but trust the process it thickens up beautifully
03 -
  • Do not peel the apples too thickly or you will lose half the fruit and some of the prettiest color
  • If your slow cooker runs hot check after 90 minutes because nobody likes burned apple crisp

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