This tasty Slow Cooker Apple Dessert is made with fresh Bramley apples, sweet mincemeat, runny honey, zesty orange, and warming spices. This easy-to-make fall treat is ready in just over 4 hours and serves four guests comfortably.

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Slow Cooker Baked Apples Ingredients

• 4 small Bramley apples
• 4 tbsp of mincemeat
• 1 tbsp of runny honey
• Zest and juice of 1 large orange
• ½ tsp of ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp of ground ginger
• Vanilla ice cream or plain yogurt, for serving

How To Make Slow Cooker Baked Apples

1. Core the Apples: Start by carefully removing the core from each Bramley apple, taking care not to pierce through the bottom. This will make space for the delicious filling without letting it spill out during cooking.
2. Mix the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mincemeat, runny honey, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed and the spices are evenly distributed in the mixture.
3. Fill the Apples: Spoon the spiced mincemeat mixture into the hollowed-out center of each apple. Make sure to pack the filling in tightly, so you can get all the flavors into the apples while they cook.
4. Cook the Apples: Place the filled apples upright into the slow cooker. Cover and cook them on the low setting for 4–6 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until the apples are tender and cooked through.
5. Transfer the Apples: When the apples are fully cooked and softened, carefully lift them out of the slow cooker and place them onto a serving dish. Take care as the apples will be hot and delicate after cooking.
6. Serve with Toppings: Drizzle the flavorful juices from the bottom of the slow cooker over the apples. Serve immediately with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of plain yogurt for a comforting and sweet finish.

Recipe Tips

• Use firm apples for better texture: Choose firm apples like Bramley, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp, as they hold their shape well when slow-cooked and won’t turn mushy during the long cooking process.
• Prevent apples from splitting: Before cooking, score a shallow line around the middle of each apple. This will help prevent the apples from splitting or bursting while they cook in the slow cooker.
• Adjust sweetness to taste: If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of honey or use unsweetened mincemeat. You can also add more orange zest for a tangy twist.
• Add some texture with nuts: For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans into the mincemeat filling before spooning it into the apples. I’ve found it adds a nice contrast to the soft apples.

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