Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble – cinnamon apples topped with a crumbly oat mixture – and it’s made in the crockpot so it is super simple! A delicious fall dessert recipe.
This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble is one of my favorite fall recipes!
I love a crockpot dessert and this one couldn’t be any simpler. I’m willing to bet that you already have ever single ingredient in your kitchen so now you just have to put it all together in your slow cooker and let it work it’s magic.
I love making this one for the parties we host during football season because it’s hands off and it’s always such a hit. Someone always asks for this recipe!
If you want a more traditional apple dessert, try Apple Crisp or Apple Cider Doughnuts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 large apples
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅔ cup oats
- ⅔ cup loosely packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3-4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, apples, salt, and cinnamon. Spread onto bottom of slow cooker.
- Mix your crumble topping ingredients until it comes together. Sprinkle it over top of the apples.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours.
- Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for one hour to let the caramel thicken.
But Where Is the Caramel?
I get a lot of questions asking why caramel isn’t listed in the ingredients.
Because caramel is just caramelized sugar!
The sugars turn into the caramel when they are cooked. And since this recipe calls for both brown sugar and granulated sugar, they turn into a super thick, super delicious caramel that coats the apples perfectly.
How Long Is It Good For?
Apple crumble will be good for about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. These airtight glass containers are my favorite for pretty much everything.
I definitely recommend warming it up before serving it.
Can You Freeze Apple Crumble?
You can freeze this apple crumble. Make sure to cool it completely and then transfer to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to serve it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then you can warm it up in the microwave, oven, or even put it back in the slow cooker for an hour or so.
More Desserts in the Slow Cooker
- Crockpot Candy
- Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Brownie Cake
- Crockpot Crunchy Drop Cookies
- Slow Cooker Italian Style Cheesecake
- White Chocolate Crockpot Candy
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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 large apples, peeled and cut into chunks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the topping:
- ⅔ cup oats
- ⅔ cup loosely packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3-4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, apples, salt, and cinnamon. Spread onto bottom of slow cooker.
- Mix your crumble topping ingredients until it comes together. Sprinkle it over top of the apples. Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours.
- Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for one hour to let the caramel thicken.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 479Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 103gFiber: 6gSugar: 85gProtein: 2g
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh goodness, this looks wonderful! I used to eat a version of this as a little girl :) love it
nicole @ I am a honey bee says
I want this. I think I can justify it as it has apples in there and therefore it’s healthy. (I get my tupid sugar test in 2ish weeks!)
well i broke the oct 1st rule today!! ha!!
Yum Yucky says
Basically drooled all over the computer screen trying to press the “print” button on this recipe. I require large portions of Apple Crumble.
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
This looks absolutely incredible! I will be making it this weekend :)
Marcie says
This looks absolutely delicious! I bought Nutella this year for the first time and I’ve used it in baking so much. I never bought it before because I figured I’d eat it all. I was right.
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
This looks so comforting and the perfect dessert for fall! I just got a ton of apples from my neighbor and this would be the perfect way to use some of them up!
Julie @ Table for Two says
THIS looks amazing. So perfect for Fall and I cannot wait to try this next month!! Totally pinning!
ROBERT CONNOR says
We like Apple Crumble -thanks for the recipe!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Sorry you guys all got sick! Love that you used your slow cooker for this. I made an apple crumble today that I’m going to post next week. No slow cooker though!
Kim Beaulieu says
I can relate, I’m sick as a dog right now. Although I have no idea why that saying makes any sense. Are dogs notoriously sick? It boggles the mind.
I am digging this apple recipe. It makes me want to run into the kitchen right now. Sadly I can only meander right now so it might wait a week. The photos are spectacular.
And I shouldn’t admit to this, but I hate pumpkin. I know right. I should be kicked out of the foodie community immediately.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Are you even kidding me?!! I can’t believe she jumped out of the window! I would’ve FLIPPED out!!
[email protected] says
This looks so easy and delicios! I love it!!! I think you need to douse the hubs in purel when he walks in the door!!
Kristy says
This is the perfect way to welcome fall!! Love Caramel Apples but in a warm and gooey crumble?! Yes please!! Loving your site!
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
I cannot believe your dog jumped out the window!! Oh my gosh, I would have been freaking out. Glad she’s ok! Oh, and of course this apple crumble looks pretty amazing. :)
Tracey says
Oh my word, that is a seriously amazing bowl of deliciousness! I could eat nothing but apple crisp for dessert all fall and be perfectly content :)
[email protected] says
Yum – getting close to fall and this dessert looks perfect for this time of year!
Dawn Gardner says
This looks amazing. It is in my crock pot right now. I changed a few things: I added a cup of blueberries and to the topping added a scoop of vanilla protein. In place of the butter I I used coconut oil. Smells great. Thank you for the recipe.
Roberta Butler says
I would imagine many varieties of apples would work….but which ones would you recommend? This looks wonderful. Can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing.
Terry H says
I make an apple pie with equal amounts of Granny Smith and Braeburn apples.
Beverly says
I’m not sure if I missed it or not, but what size crockpot do you need to do this in. I want to make this sometime this week. It looks really delicious. Thanks for the great recipe.
amanda says
I use a small one – like a 4 quart or something close to that.
Patty says
Did you peel the apples?
amanda says
Yes, peel the apples! I’ll add that into the instructions! Thanks! :)
Callie says
How many people does this serve?
amanda says
Probably 6 – 8. :)
Virginia says
I made this yesterday to take to a dinner party and it was a hit! Thanks for the recipe. It was easy and delicious!
amanda says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Khristy says
I have a dumb question. where does the Carmel come into play?? Or do the ingredients mixed taste like Carmel?
amanda says
Yep! All the ingredient together create a yummy caramel-y sauce! :)
Yaminah says
Where does the caramel come into play in this recipe?
amanda says
The sauce turned into a yummy caramel-y sauce. :)
Suanne says
This is the best apple crumble ever. The aroma is delicious but the taste is incredible. Thank you for our new favorite Fall recipe.
Kristi says
Should I use quick oats or old fashioned oats?
amanda says
Old fashioned. :)
Leigh says
made this for thanksgiving and everyone freaked out over it. Used the leftovers for breakfast by putting it over a fresh bowl of hot oatmeal. Might make another batch minus the oats for breakfast purposes again sometime.
Danielle says
Can I use apple filling instead of apples? That’s what I have in my pantry.
Diane says
Made this and it was but found it way to sweet the first time I made. Second time I made it I cut the sugar back by 1/2 a cup and added more oats. Much better second time around. Easy peasy recipe. Thank you.
Laura says
Loved this!! The only thing I had a problem with is it was to juicy, it didn’t thicken! I followed the recipe to a t. I was thinking of adding some cornstarch to the apple mixture to see if that would help. Any other suggestions that may help?
Anne says
I cooked it with the lid on my Crock-Pot and it was really soupy. Took the lid off and cooked it another couple of hours and it was perfect. Might want to make that a note on this recipe.
Linda says
What you can also do is spread paper towels over the top of the crock pot before putting the lid on. The paper towels will catch the condensation that forms, leaving.the crisp nice and non-soggy.
Jayla says
I make this @ least once a month!! Best recipe ever!!! I even use 2 large cans of peaches instead of apples & it is to die for!!
Nicole says
What size crock pot are you using. The original round one or the larger oval.
Marcie says
It says to use 5 large apples. Can someone please tell me approximately how many cups that is? I have a bag of small apples and am wondering how many of them I should use.
Anne says
Mine also came out like sugary apple soup! For a super-simple recipe, it seems like a critical instruction is missing: cook it with the lid off? Add cornstarch or tapioca to thicken? Are the cooking times incorrect?