Maple and Butter Baked Apples, a slow cooker recipe

Maple and Butter Baked Apples, are simply delicious! This slow cooker recipe is so easy to throw together. Perfect for warm days and especially busy days. Now there is no reason not to make dessert for the family. One they will love. Who knew that three little ingredients would come together so perfectly?

Some times the easiest and most delicious recipes start out as a kitchen error...

Which usually means it is pretty easy to solve, as well. But let me back up a thought or two. We grocery shop about every ten days to two weeks. The Caravan kitchen in our 5thwheel has a small refrigerator and as back up, we have a small sized refrigerator in the shop for extra milk, eggs from our hens, and fresh produce. Including organic apples, and carrots which we eat a lot of. 

Sometimes when we get home from the market I did not take the time to make sure that the produce still in the shop fridge, goes into the Caravan so we don't lose track of the food and we use it up. Not checking the shop fridge happens from time to time. Maybe I was in the garden or even playing with our grandson and I simply forgot. But sometimes there is a bag of apples (like this time!) or sack of carrots waiting for me when I got to put today's groceries away...because life happens. 

I think you already know what I am about to say...

Apparently I had purchased more apples than I had remembered, because when I went to put the groceries away, I found a left behind bag of apples from the trip before. They looked great, but I have to be honest, I knew they were cooking apples, since we are both fans of crisp apples for fresh eating. Now what? Well, what turned out to be really simple. With adjusting to the heat we have here in East Texas, I have been wanting needing to develop more slow cooker recipes, and now seemed like the perfect time! And a fruit dessert is always welcome at our table. 

Butter, Maple Syrup and Apples are a delicious flavor trio.

When ever possible I like to make desserts with no refined sugar. Especially fruit or dairy based desserts. Often when I start out to develop a new recipe, I have no idea if my idea will turn out as I envisioned it, or not. So when it does, yes I am pleased and very happy to write it up and share it! I do have to add not all recipes develop as easily as this one, and truth is it is more a process than a recipe. 

You can adjust the amount of maple syrup used depending upon how sweet your apples are. Plus using the smaller amount of maple syrup would be delicious to serve Maple and Butter Baked Apples as part of a lazy weekend brunch...But I won't lie, when I make a dessert I do want the sweetness and have it be part of the overall enjoyment of eating dessert. Adding whipped cream is optional, but can there be enough whipped cream in one's life time? And depending upon the size of the apples you have, you might need to use four to six, but do fill the bottom of the slow cooker pan. 

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• apples
• butter
• maple syrup

You will also need the following:

• large slow cooker
• cutting board
• kitchen knife
• measuring sups
• measuring spoons

Now we are ready to begin!

Maple and Butter Baked Apples

by the seat of my pants

UPDATED: 03.07.2025

4 - 6 apples

1/4 - 1/3 c maple syrup

1 T butter

Wash dry and cut the apples in half, lengthwise. Carefully cut out the core and any blossom and stem ends parts, as needed. 

Drop the butter in the bottom of the slow cooker, swirl the maple syrup over the bottom. Place the apples halves, cut side down. Cover with the lid, and cook for 1 hour on high heat. 

Carefully turn the apples over, and cook for an additional hour. Remove the lid, taking care not to drip the steam from the lid over the apples. (You won't hurt the apples, but you will dilute the delicious sauce!)

Serve warm or remove from the slow cooker and chill. 

Serve two halves if using small apples adding a bit of whipped cream. 

Storage options for Maple and Butter Baked Apples. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this dish.

 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Maple and Butter Baked Apples has been included below. 

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Maple and Butter Baked Apples

by the seat of my pants

UPDATED: 03.07.2025

4 - 6 apples

1/4 - 1/3 c maple syrup

1 T butter

Wash dry and cut the apples in half, lengthwise. Carefully cut out the core and any blossom and stem ends parts, as needed. 

Drop the butter in the bottom of the slow cooker, swirl the maple syrup over the bottom. Place the apples halves, cut side down. Cover with the lid, and cook for 1 hour on high heat. 

Carefully turn the apples over, and cook for an additional hour. Remove the lid, taking care not to drip the steam from the lid over the apples. (You won't hurt the apples, but you will dilute the delicious sauce!)

Serve warm or remove from the slow cooker and chill. Serve two halves if using small apples adding a bit of whipped cream. 

Storage options for Maple and Butter Baked Apples. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this dish. 

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