Nothing says fall quite like apples, cinnamon, and caramel. This Crockpot Caramel Apple Crisp combines all three into a cozy dessert that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight treats.

The slow cooker makes the apples tender while the oat topping turns golden and crisp. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a dessert everyone will ask for again and again.

Crockpot Caramel Apple Crisp

Name: Crockpot Caramel Apple Crisp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Ingredients: 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp are great); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 cup caramel sauce; For the topping:; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/4 tsp salt

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp are great)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup caramel sauce
For the topping:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Spray or line your Crockpot with a slow cooker liner.
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tbsp caramel sauce. Place in crockpot.
In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
Cover and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 3–4 hours, until apples are tender and topping is golden.
Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce before serving.

🛒 Recommended Products

Crockpot / Slow Cooker – essential for fall desserts.
Slow Cooker Liners – no sticky cleanup from caramel.
Caramel Sauce – drizzle-worthy for topping.
Apple Corer/Slicer – time saver for prepping apples.
Ice Cream Scoop & Dessert Bowls – for serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Drizzle extra caramel or melted chocolate on top for a decadent twist.
Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert or a fall potluck.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Mix apple varieties for the best flavor (sweet + tart).
Don’t skip the lemon juice—it prevents browning and balances sweetness.
To crisp the topping more, remove crockpot lid for the last 20 minutes of cooking.

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I prep this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble apples + topping separately, then add topping right before cooking.

Q: Can I use instant oats?
A: Old-fashioned oats work best for texture—instant oats may get mushy.

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