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Crockpot Baked Apples with Cinnamon Walnut Filling

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Tender apples stuffed with a cozy cinnamon walnut filling, slow-cooked in a crockpot for a comforting fall dessert. This easy recipe delivers all the flavors of apple pie with less fuss and healthier ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour or all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or water
  • Optional garnishes: vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, extra chopped walnuts, drizzle of maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the apples. Core each apple, leaving about 1/2 inch at the bottom to hold the filling.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine walnuts, oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted butter and maple syrup or honey. Stir until a sticky, crumbly mixture forms.
  3. Stuff the filling into the hollowed centers of each apple, pressing gently.
  4. Arrange the stuffed apples upright in the crockpot. If needed, trim the bottoms to help them stand.
  5. Pour apple cider or water around the apples (not over the tops).
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
  7. Check for doneness: apples are ready when a knife slides in easily but the skin isn’t falling apart.
  8. Let apples cool for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon syrupy liquid over each apple and garnish as desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond flour and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil. Nut-free option: omit walnuts and add pumpkin seeds or extra oats. Apples should be firm and similar in size for even cooking. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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