Crockpot Apple Crisp (Printable)

Tender cinnamon apples with buttery oat topping, slow-cooked until golden and crisp.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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 packed brown sugar
12 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly until apples are evenly coated.
02 - Transfer the coated apple mixture to a lightly greased 4-quart or larger slow cooker, spreading into an even layer across the bottom.
03 - Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add cold cubed butter and rub into dry ingredients using fingertips or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples, covering completely.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours or on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours until apples are tender and topping is golden and crisp.
06 - For a crisper topping, remove lid during the final 30 minutes of cooking time.
07 - Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The house smells absolutely incredible while it cooks, like someone has been baking all day
  • It comes together in just fifteen minutes of hands on time, then the slow cooker does all the work
  • That topping gets perfectly crisp and buttery while the apples turn into tender, spiced perfection
02 -
  • Every slow cooker runs differently, so start checking at the 2 hour mark on HIGH to avoid overcooking the apples into mush
  • Leaving the lid off for the last 30 minutes transforms the topping from soft to genuinely crisp and golden brown
  • The apples will release more juice than you expect, but that liquid thickens into a beautiful sauce as it cools slightly
03 -
  • Cube your butter into small pieces and keep it in the refrigerator until the last possible moment for the best crumb texture
  • Use a paper towel to lightly grease the crock instead of cooking spray to avoid any off flavors
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that has been softened just slightly for the perfect melting situation

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