5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Magic Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Magic is a simple, comforting dish that combines fresh apples and cranberries with warm spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this sweet and tangy dessert or side is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy fall or winter days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Spices and Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Liquids
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Peel and dice fresh apples into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the cranberries and drain them well.
- Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place the diced apples and fresh cranberries into the slow cooker insert.
- Mix in spices and liquid: Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water to the fruit in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly without breaking the fruit down too much.
- Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to low heat. Cook the mixture for 4 hours, allowing the fruits to soften and the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the apple cranberry mixture warm as a dessert or side dish, or chill it for a refreshing option later.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
- Fresh cranberries are preferred, but frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity based on sweetness preference.
- This dish can be served as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Keywords: slow cooker, apple cranberry, easy dessert, fall recipe, 5 ingredients, cozy dessert, cinnamon, nutmeg
