Apple Confit Crock Pot Recipes

CROCK POT CINNAMON APPLES

Steps:

• Place your apples in your 6 quart slow cooker.
• In a bowl, mix your sugars and cinnamon and then sprinkle on top of your apples.
• Drizzle with your extract.
• Place butter slices evenly on top.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, occasionally stirring.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRISP

Steps:

• Place apples in large bowl; add granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and the cinnamon. Stir until apples are evenly coated.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place apple mixture into slow cooker.
• In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, the oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir until well combined. Using fork or pastry blender, cut cold butter into mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Cover and cook on High heat setting 2 hours. Turn off heat; remove cover, and cool 30 minutes.
• Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

APPLE BUTTER FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cloves in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High until the apples are tender enough to easily mash with a fork, 4 to 6 hours.
• Puree apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

APPLE CONFIT (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Peel the apples and slice 1/4 inch thick. (You should have about 9 cups.)
• Place the apples in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
• Add sugar and cinnamon to taste, and toss to coat well.
• Cover and cook until the apples are very tender and almost translucent, but not pureed, 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 4 to 4 1/2 hours on low.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Serve with low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt if desired.

CROCK POT CHICKEN AND APPLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small shallow bowl, combine the apple cider, nutmeg, and curry powder and set aside.
• In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the butter, onion, and garlic. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until the onion is softened. Place this mixture in the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Dip each chicken breast into the reserved apple-cider mixture to coat and then place them in the crock pot over the onion mixture. Pour any remaining apple-cider mixture over the chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken is almost cooked. Add the sliced apples and cook for 40 to 50 minutes longer on low or until the apples are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165 F as measured by a reliable meat thermometer.
• Remove the chicken and apples to a serving plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• To make the sauce, whisk together the vinegar, broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl until well mixed and lump free and stir into the liquid in the crock pot. Cover and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes. Pass the sauce separately at the table.
• Enjoy!

CROCK POT FRIED APPLE SLICES

Steps:

• Peel the apples; core and slice them into thin wedges.
• Place apple slices in the slow cooker. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), cornstarch, and sugar and stir to blend. Dot with the pieces of butter.
• Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until apples are tender but not mushy. Stir about halfway through cooking.

SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES

Steps:

• Combine apples, raisins, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a slow cooker; mix well.
• Cook on High until soft, about 4 hours. Serve in bowls with cooking liquid poured over the top.

CROCK POT HOT APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and simmer on low for 2-4 hours. Strain before serving hot. Serves 8.