Description
A cozy and comforting slow cooker dessert featuring layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, soft cake, and a rich pudding sauce. This recipe is easy, wholesome, and perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
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⅔ cup milk
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3 medium Gala apples, peeled, sliced
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2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 tablespoons melted butter
Pudding Sauce: -
¾ cup orange juice
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¼ cup honey
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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¼ cup brown sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Slice apples and toss with cinnamon, brown sugar or honey, and melted butter.
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Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a thick batter.
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Grease slow cooker. Spread batter evenly, top with apple mixture.
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In a bowl, mix pudding sauce ingredients and pour over apples.
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Cover with a towel under the lid to catch condensation.
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Cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 3–4 hours.
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Let rest 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
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Use baking apples like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for best texture.
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Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to enhance the flavor.
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Don’t skip the towel under the lid—it keeps the top from getting soggy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American