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Slow-Cooker Desserts

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 It’s officially Crock Pot season!

If you have a Slow-Cooker/Crock Pot, you know how amazing it is. It makes life so easy, right? Throw some ingredients in before work, and 8 hours later you have dinner for the whole family! Not to mention, the recipes are pretty much foolproof; in all likelihood, you won’t screw them up. Easy to clean when you’re done too… hey, you only used 1 “pan!”

Well, we know they’re perfect for soups, roasts, chicken, ect… dinner and lunch dishes.. but have you ever thought of using it for dessert? Your house is guaranteed to smell great and your guests are sure to be impressed.

It’s just the beginning of slow-cooker season, so give some of the recipes below a try. Let us know what you think of them, or send us some other suggestions. We’re always up for new ideas!

Slow Cooker Apple Crispcrock-pot-slow-cooker-apple-crisp-recipe

From: Gimme Some Oven

PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 3 HOURS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 apples, peeled, cored and thinly-sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • cinnamon crumble (see below)
  • optional serving suggestions: vanilla ice cream, warm caramel saucecrock-pot-slow-cooker-apple-crisp-recipe

CINNAMON OAT CRUMBLE:

  • 1 cup (uncooked) old-fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Apple Dump Cake

From: Crazy for Crustcrockpot-apple-dump-cake

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5-7 Granny Smith Apples
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup oats (quick cook or old-fashioned)
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, sliced

 

Slow-Cooker Bloomin Baked Apples

From: Gal on a Missionslow-cooker-bloomin-baked-apples

PREP TIME:COOK TIME: 2 hours
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 medium honey crisp apples
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ice cream, caramel sauce, to garnish (optional)

Newest Sage Fruit Variety: Cheekie Apples

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Did you know there are over 7,500 different apple varieties throughout the world? Many of these varieties are considered chance seedlings. Discovered in the middle of an already established orchard, their parentage is often unidentifiable. Others, however, are definite cross pairings of two distinguished varieties.

Each year, we taste test numerous new varieties to determine what will be the next apple everyone will love – and we’re not the only ones! In addition to the United States, many parts of the world are doing the exact same thing.

Our Newest Apple Variety

Enter, the Cheekie. A cross pairing of a Granny Smith and a Splendour. This particular apple is a proprietary variety of Freshco and it originated in New Zealand. It is through Freshco’s partnership with Sage Fruit Company that Cheekie apples are now available to U.S. consumers.

New Zealand’s growing is very similar to those in Washington. With a unique combination of warm summer sunshine, crisp winter frosts and clean pure waters, the apples ripen slowly, naturally, and with the absolute minimum of human intervention.

Characteristics of Cheekie

This variety is a crisp and juicy apple with a dark red blush. Additionally, it has a wonderful, distinctive flavor. Described as being slightly tropical, with a hint of passion fruit that is accompanied by an ever-so-slight tartness, it is sure to please the taste buds.

Be sure to look for them at your local supermarket!

 

Cooking With Apples

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We receive numerous questions throughout the year about how best to use apples when cooking. Questions such as, what varieties are best for pies? Besides dessert, what else can I cook with apples? Are there any varieties that I shouldn’t cook with? You really can’t go wrong, but today we have put together some helpful tips for a successful apple recipe. We’ve also included a few fun recipes!

A few basics:

  • Red Delicious apples DO NOT cook well. Whether you’re baking, or sautéing, they just don’t hold their shape. Leave them for eating fresh.
  • Rome apples, on the other hand, are excellent for cooking with, but really aren’t the most flavorful when eaten fresh.
  • Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples both pick up spices well. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice… These varieties are GREAT for baking!
  • Fuji apples are extremely juicy. Because of that, they are better used in cakes than in pies. Fujis can cause pie filling to become liquidy, but in cake, they help keep the dessert moist.
  • Other varieties such as Pink Lady, Braeburn and Jonagold all work well for cooking too. They offer a nice, balanced, sweet flavor to your dishes.
  • Apples are extremely versatile – So, have fun with new recipes and don’t be afraid to try something out of the ordinary!
Carrot, Apple & Rosemary Soup

from The Little Green Spoon

Apples and soup, who would have thought? The depth of flavor in this dish is unbelievable.

Ingredients:Carrot, Apple & Rosemary Soup
  • Carrots
  • Apples (Granny Smith)
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • 2 Sprigs of Rosemary
  • Coarse Salt & Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • Stock (Chicken or Veg)

(We have an entire board dedicated to just soups on Pinterest – check it out here!)

Apple Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breasts

from Rachel Cooks

Apples are a great addition to the main course of a meal. This recipe pairs creamy Gouda cheese, apples and chicken for a delightful dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breastsapple-gouda-stuffed-chicken-sheet-pan-dinner-600-11-of-11-600x405
  • 1.5 ounces gouda cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp, Gala, Jonagold)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 fresh ground pepper
Crockpot Apple Sauce

from The Produce Mom

This is one of our favorite apple sauce recipes – It’s easy, flavorful, minimal added sweetness and it makes the house smell amazing! Although the recipe calls for Granny Smith apples, another option is to use a number of different varieties. Tart, sweet, juicy… mix it up. You will NOT be disappointed!

Ingredients:crockpot-applesauce
  • 5 lbs apples peeled & cored
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 lemons zest only
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
White Cheddar, Bacon, and Apple Biscuits

from Baker by Nature

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flourimg_5614-21
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 medium-sized apple (Honeycrisp, Braeburn)
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 Cup + 4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
Wine, Cheese & Apple Pairings

If all else fails, just know…. apples pair wonderfully with cheese! A classic cheese board for a snack or a wine-pairingsfriendly get together is both easy and delicious. And, if it’s an adult gathering, they are both great compliments to wine. Not quite sure how to pair them? Don’t worry, we’ve put together an entire list for you! Whether you like strong cheese, or mild, sweet apples or tart, white wine or red, there is something to satisfy everyone.

5 Thanksgiving Recipes Worth Sharing

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought it best to share some of our favorite fall recipes! Yes, as an apple company, we like to include them in as many recipes as we can find. But, apples really are a versatile ingredient! They can be added to a savory stuffing, or as compliment to a veggie side. Their uses extend far beyond the usual sweet dessert (although, you know we made sure to include a pie recipe). No matter what you’re assigned to bring to your family gathering, all of these are excellent additions to the main course!

1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples from Oh My Veggies

Ingredients:roasted_brussels_sprouts_and_apples_recipe

  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced (Fuji or Braeburn works well)
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
2. Brown Butter Apple, Leek and Bacon Stuffing from Iowa Girl Eats

Ingredients:

  • 1 large or 2 small regular or gluten-free baguettes (1 pound total), cut into 1-inch cubes brown-butter-apple-leek-and-bacon-stuffing
  • 8 slices Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Cherry Hardwood Bacon, chopped
  • 3 leeks, white portion only, sliced in half, washed, and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 2 – 2-1/4 cups chicken broth
3. Homemade Apple Cider from Life is Poppin’homemade-apple-cider

Ingredients:

  • 10 apples, quartered
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
4. Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette from With Salt & Wit

Ingredientsfall-harvest-salad:

  • 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed & cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cups kale, center rib removed, and sliced thin
  • 1 medium apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup toasted pepitas (or pecans)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

AND last but certainly not least….

5. The Best Apple Pie Ever from Audrey’s Apron

Ingredients:apple-pie-recipe

  • 2 batches of her one minute homemade pie crust
  • 7-8 small Granny Smith Apples, peeled, sliced, and cored
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 heaping tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla

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