Healthy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
This Healthy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is a guilt-free fall dessert made with tender apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a naturally sweetened oat crumble topping. Sweetened only with maple syrup, it’s an easy, hands-off recipe that’s wholesome, cozy, and delicious.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowls
- Fork or spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Dish towel or paper towels
Ingredients
- 6 medium baking apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 0.5 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch until coated.
- Spread apple mixture evenly in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in maple syrup and melted coconut oil until crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples.
- Place a clean dish towel or double paper towel over the crock before covering with the lid to prevent condensation.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until apples are tender and topping is set.
- Let cool slightly with lid off, then serve warm on its own or with yogurt/ice cream.
Notes
Use firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith so they hold their shape. The towel trick is key for a crisp topping. Serve warm with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert.