Slow-Cooked Stuffed Apples Recipe

By ackmayhew

Ingredients

• 6 large tart apples
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Granola and caramel ice cream topping, optional

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Core apples and peel top third of each; brush peeled portions with lemon juice. Place in a 6-qt. slow cooker.

Combine the pecans, apricots, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place a heaping tablespoonful of mixture in each apple. Pour 2 cups water around apples.

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with granola and caramel topping if desired.