Break out the slow cooker this fall for more than just a hearty dinner. It can be used to create a warm dessert such as this apple crumble.
As the weather cools off and we dip into Fall, it’s time for all of the warm comfort foods that a slow cooker brings. And I don’t just mean soups and stews for dinner. The slow cooker is also great for warm drinks and a hot dessert.
A few years ago, I started making my mother-in-law’s recipe for apple crisp. I took the idea of that recipe but decided to try it out in the slow cooker. It was so easy, and made the house smell amazing for hours!
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble Step by Step
Ingredients
- 4 red apples, thinly sliced and cored
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 tbsp butter
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice.
In another large bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, bread crumbs, and brown sugar. Use a pastry blender or two butter knives to cut in the butter until a crumbly mixture forms.
Layer 1/3 of the bread crumb mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add half of the apples on top. Add another layer of bread crumbs, the remaining apples, then top with the remaining bread crumbs.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.
Leftovers
Leftover apple crumble can be stored in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Place it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Apple crumble can be enjoyed cold or warmed on the stovetop over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, until warmed through.
Recipe
Originally Published On: August 25, 2021
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
Ingredients
- 4 red apples (thinly sliced and cored)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 tbsp butter
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice
- In another large bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, bread crumbs, and brown sugar
- Use a pastry blender or two butter knives to cut in the butter until a crumbly mixture forms
- Layer 1/3 of the bread crumb mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker
- Add half of the apples on top
- Add another layer of bread crumbs, the remaining apples, then top with the remaining bread crumbs
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours
- Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble FAQs
Any red apple will work, but I like to use gala apples for this. They are firm so hold their shape, and not too sweet or tart.
There are multiple ways to cut the butter into the crumble. Check out this website for an explanation: https://www.landolakes.com/expert-advice/how-to-cut-in-butter/
This recipe for Slow Cooker Apple Crumble! I did not now you could cook them in the slow cooker and the house smelled amazing! The flavors are perfect too. Thanks for the recipe!
I think that’s the best part of using the slow cooker…. the house always smells so wonderful all day long!
I love finding new desserts that I can make in my slow cooker. This looks delicious.
The slow cooker is the best 🙂
I’ve never made apple crumble in the slow cooker before and so looking forward to trying your recipe!
It was such an easy way to make it. I hope you enjoy it!
Wow what an easy recipe I will never make this any other way now delicious!
Thanks, Claudia! We loved how easy it is, too.
Thanks so much for this recipe. It was a hit with the family and was so easy to make in the slow cooker. Will be making this again and again.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I love apple crumble – it’s one of my favourite desserts! Your recipe sounds great – I’ll give it a try at the weekend…
I hope you like this one, then!
This reminds me of a treat my uncle would make us every fall. This slow cooker apple crumble dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving.
Yes, it would be perfect for Thanksgiving! You can let it cook while everyone is eating then dessert is ready.
Apple is such a nutritious fruit. A slow cooker apple crumble is a great idea and the recipe is well illustrated with helpful photos!
We love apples here. I almost always have a bag in the fridge (I prefer them cold), so it was a great use of some extras.
Ooh, this sounds delicious and exciting. It makes me taste fall already! But what happens if you don’t have a slower cooker? They are super rare here in Japan.
If you don’t have a slow cooker, look up my recipe on here for Apple Crisp. It’s very similar, but made in the oven.
This is such a fantastic recipe!!! The entire family loved it, I can’t wait to make it again in the slow cooker…YUM!!!
The slow cooker just makes everything so easy 🙂