Best 8 Slow Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples Recipes

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Slow cooker cranberry baked apples are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a fall or winter gathering, and they can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy families. The apples are cooked in a slow cooker with cranberries, sugar, and spices, until they are tender and the cranberries have burst. The result is a sweet and tart dessert that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFED APPLES



Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Walnut Stuffed Apples image

This is the perfect dessert for a crisp autumn day. Be sure to use large baking apples such as Rome or Golden Delicious -they'll have just the right tenderness. Enjoy leftovers for breakfast the next day with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
4 large or 6 medium firm baking apples (such as Rome, Golden Delicious or Honey Crisp)
1 cup apple cider
Vanilla ice cream and pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar, oats, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and squeeze together until a wet and sandy mixture is formed.
  • Scoop the core out of each apple with a melon baller, taking care not to scoop completely through to the bottom or the sides. Stuff each apple with some of the cranberry-walnut mixture. Place the apples in the slow cooker insert and pour in the apple cider. Cover and cook on low until the apples are tender but still slightly firm, 3 to 4 hours depending on the size and type of apple. (If your apples are on the smaller size, check after 2 hours; they may cook faster.)
  • Serve each apple whole or cut in half in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

CRANBERRY STUFFED APPLES



Cranberry Stuffed Apples image

Cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts add a homey autumn flavor to these stuffed apples, but the slow cooker does most of the work for me. -Graciela Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium apples
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Peel top third of each apple; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into apples. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BAKED APPLES



Slow-Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples image

Mmm! Jazzed-up baked apples taste like apple pie without the fuss of making a crust.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large cooking apples
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry-apple drink
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Core apples. Fill centers of apples with brown sugar and cranberries. Place apples in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In small bowl, mix cranberry-apple drink and butter; pour over apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  • To serve, spoon apples into dessert dishes. Spoon sauce over apples. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 49 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BAKED APPLES



Slow-Cooker Baked Apples image

Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it's slow-cooker easy. - Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium tart apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup water
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Core apples and peel the top third of each if desired. Combine the raisins, brown sugar and orange zest; spoon into apples. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., Pour water around apples. Drizzle with orange juice concentrate. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES



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These slow cooker baked apples make a delicious autumn dessert -- with the added bonus of making the kitchen smell delicious all day!

Provided by sheilathebard

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
½ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine apples, raisins, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a slow cooker; mix well.
  • Cook on High until soft, about 4 hours. Serve in bowls with cooking liquid poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 10.3 mg, Sugar 47.6 g

SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT OATMEAL WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES, AND WALNUTS



Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal with Apples, Cranberries, and Walnuts image

Fast, easy way to enjoy steel-cut oats without hovering over the stove for an hour. This recipe is so tasty no additional sugar or other ingredients are needed. My husband and I refrigerate 6 servings and enjoy throughout the work week.

Provided by myvallie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped apples
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup steel-cut oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
2 cups water
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Place apples, cranberries, oats, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg inside. Pour in milk and water and mix to combine. Cover.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Sprinkle cooked oatmeal with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 68.8 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

BAKED CRANBERRY APPLES(CROCK POT)



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Crisp apples stuffed with cranberries, brown sugar and walnuts, slow cooked, make a wonderful dessert! This would be good for breakfast too! Yum! From Just Berries. Apples and Cranberries are grown in New England and also Canada!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 4h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium baking apples
1/2 cup fresh cranberries or 1/2 cup frozen cranberries, chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons chopped walnuts
whipped cream (optional) or sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel each apple about a fourth of the way down; remove core and seeds.
  • In a small bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts.
  • Spoon cranberry mixture into center of each apple.
  • Place in a 4-quart or larger crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or until apples are tender.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Top with whipped or sour cream, or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 33.7, Protein 1.4

BAKED APPLE WITH CRANBERRIES



Baked Apple With Cranberries image

I had this for breakfast this morning. My internet was off and I couldn't look up baked apples so I made this one up. I enjoyed it so I thought I would post it. I used brown sugar substitute, but you can used regular brown sugar. I kept it low in both sweet and butter but you can add more if you want. I baked it in a toaster oven at 350°F for 30 minutes. If you use sweetened cranberries, I would cut back on the sugar. Substitute margarine for butter and this is a vegetarian recipe.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened
1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in an ovenproof dish, stir to mix.
  • Cover with foil and bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 14, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: For the best results, select firm, tart apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Prepare the Apples Properly: Before baking, core and peel the apples, leaving the bottoms intact so they can stand upright in the slow cooker.
  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries provide a tart and tangy flavor to the dish. If you can't find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries can be used instead.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Slow Cooker: Place the apples in the slow cooker in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other. Overcrowding can prevent the apples from cooking evenly.
  • Add Spices and Sweetener: To enhance the flavor of the apples, add a mixture of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add a sweetener like honey or brown sugar to balance the tartness of the cranberries.
  • Cook on Low and Slow: Cook the apples on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking on low heat helps to preserve the shape and texture of the apples.
  • Serve Warm or Cold: Slow Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples can be served warm or cold. If you prefer a warm dessert, heat them up in the microwave or oven before serving. For a refreshing treat, chill the apples in the refrigerator and serve them cold.

Conclusion:

Slow Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples are an easy and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a sweet and tart treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them warm or cold, these baked apples are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dessert, give Slow Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples a try!

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