Slow-Cooked Gala Apples

Love baked apples but don’t want to leave your oven on? Try this cobblerific, slow-cooker version - just in time for falling leaves and cool weather.

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

6 medium-sized gala apples
3 cups granola
3 tsp. cinnamon (1/2 per apple)
3 tsp. nutmeg (1/2 per apple)
3 tsp. ground ginger (1/2 per apple)
6 tbsp. melted butter (1 per apple)
6 tbsp. maple syrup (1 per apple)
Optional: vanilla ice cream

Step 2 - Prep the Apples

Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you may want to vary the amount of apples you use. We used 6 (with one stacked in the center of the other 5).

Remove a top layer from the apples with a knife. With a metal measuring spoon, a grapefruit spoon or a “melon baller,” core out the inside of the apple to remove the seeds and create a little “bowl.” (Be careful not to dig too far down as to puncture the bottom or sides of the apple.)

Step 3 - Flavor Up

Fill the cavity of each apple with enough granola - around a half-cup or so. Place into the slow cooker. Drizzle the apples evenly with the melted butter and maple syrup (a tablespoon each ).

Sprinkle with the cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger - about a 1/2 teaspoon each. Latch the cover and cook on high for 2 hours. You can then keep it on warm until you are ready to serve.

Step 4 - Add Ice Cream

Add ice cream (and maybe a bit more maple syrup or honey - depending on how sweet you like it), serve and enjoy!