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Easy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp for Two – Best Small Batch Dessert

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This easy slow cooker apple crisp for two is the dessert you make when you want something warm and comforting but don’t want to heat up the whole kitchen. It’s small batch, it’s forgiving, and honestly, it might be better than the oven version.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Mix the filling: Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch to the apples. Stir until coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Toast the dry topping ingredients: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast oats and flour for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until nutty aroma appears.
  4. Make the topping: Transfer toasted oats and flour to a small bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Layer in the slow cooker: Spray inside of a 2-3 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add apple mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle topping over apples in an even layer without pressing down.
  6. Cook on low: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2.5 hours. Check at 2-hour mark; apples should be tender and juices bubbling.
  7. Let it rest: Turn off slow cooker and let crisp sit uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken juices and set topping.
  8. Serve warm: Spoon into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

Toast oats and flour before mixing topping to prevent sogginess. Place a paper towel under the lid to absorb condensation. Don’t lift the lid too often during cooking. For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Butter must be cold for crumbly topping.

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