Description
Tender apple slices mingle with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, melting into a rich, caramel-kissed sauce as they simmer low and slow. Each spoonful releases a cozy aroma and comforting sweetness.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place peeled and sliced apples into the crockpot.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg evenly over the apples.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vanilla extract, and water, then pour the mixture over the apples.
- Dot the top with pieces of unsalted butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until apples are tender.
- If the sauce is too thin, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, stir into the apples, cover, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to thicken.
Notes
- Best with firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amounts
- Thicken the sauce further with a cornstarch slurry if desired
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days