Peel apples and cut into wedges. I used an apple corer & slicer.
NOTE: I am a slow apple peeler, so what I like to do is fill a bowl of cold water, I even add some ice cubes in it, once I am done peeling and cutting into wedges I put them in the water, submerged. This way they don’t have time to turn brown before I put them in my slow cooker.
Place the apple pieces into the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the cornstarch and the lemon juice. Mix until all apples are coated. You will have a milky liquid in the bottom, and it is ok.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add the maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla.
Mix until all apples are coated with the sugar/spices.
Cook on High for 2 hours. Stir halfway, gently. Check your apples for doneness they should be soft, cook for an additional 30 minutes if needed.
Once the apples are cooked, gently mix.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
Can I skip peeling?It's best to peel the apples. The apple peels do not soften in the crockpot and will ruin the texture of the soft, buttery apples.Do I serve warm or cold?Either! They are great warm as a dessert or chilled alongside pancakes or pork. Make the apples the day before you need them if you want them chilled.Can I pressure can or water bath can this recipe?This is not a canning recipe. Refrigerate or freeze instead.Variations
Raisins - Add a 1/4 cup of regular raisins or golden raisins at the beginning of the cooking time. The raisins will become plump while cooking.
Cardamon - If you have ever tried cardamom spice, then you know how well it goes in fall-flavored dishes. Try this fried apple recipe with a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
Pecans - Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans for added texture and flavor to the slow cooker fried apples.