Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is made with sweet apple pie filling and topped with a buttery oat and pecan crumble spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s an easy, hands-off dessert that delivers all the warm, cozy flavors of a classic crisp with barely any effort.

Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is the kind of easy dessert that feels like a win every time. With just a few simple ingredients—apple pie filling, brown sugar, oats, butter, and a dash of cinnamon—you can create a warm, comforting treat that’s perfect with ice cream or whipped cream on top. Unlike baking in the oven, this version cooks hands-free in the crockpot, freeing you up to focus on other things. It’s just as delicious as the oven-baked kind, but with less stress and no need to keep checking in.

What you need

Here are the simple ingredients needed to make this warm dessert. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images.

This Slow Cooker Apple Crisp starts with canned apple pie filling for a shortcut that doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s topped with a buttery crumble made from rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and just the right touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. The result is a warm, comforting dessert with a soft apple base and perfectly crisp topping—all with minimal effort.

How to make Apple Crisp in the Crockpot

You can make this in two easy steps!

Step One: Add the canned apple pie filling to the bottom of the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to form a crumbly topping.

Step Two: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours.

What can be used instead of apples?

• You can use any fruit filling for the recipe such as cherry, berry or strawberry.
• Other options would be whole cranberry sauce, canned sliced peaches, or even pineapple chunks, and I’ve even seen a recipe with frozen blueberries mixed in. They all sound delicious, so get creative if you’re interested in trying a variation without apples.

More Slow Cooker Fruit Desserts

Blackberry Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert with sweet berries and a tender, cake-like topping—perfect for showcasing fresh summer fruit.

Caramel Apple Pie Dip offers a rich, gooey option that’s great for gatherings. Crockpot Baked Apples are fun vintage recipe that is great for dessert or breakfast.

For more cozy apple flavor, try Scalloped Apples or pair your meal with Cracker Barrel-style Fried Apples for a nostalgic, buttery side.