Slow-Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples
255 min.
4
307kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with our Slow-Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples. This delightful dessert is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it also brings a burst of seasonal sweetness to your table. Imagine the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through your kitchen as these tender apples slowly cook to perfection in your slow cooker.

Each large cooking apple is lovingly cored and filled with a luscious mixture of packed brown sugar and sweetened dried cranberries, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The addition of cranberry-apple drink and melted butter infuses the apples with a rich, fruity essence that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. As they cook, the apples become tender and juicy, soaking up all the delicious flavors around them.

This recipe is not just about taste; it’s also about ease. With a cooking time of 4 to 6 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing you to enjoy your day while the slow cooker does all the work. When it’s time to serve, simply spoon the warm apples into dessert dishes, drizzle with the rich sauce, and sprinkle with chopped nuts for an added crunch. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these Slow-Cooker Cranberry Baked Apples are sure to become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • large apples 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.5 cup sports drink 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • serving nuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Core apples. Fill centers of apples with brown sugar and cranberries.
  2. Place apples in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. In small bowl, mix cranberry-apple drink and butter; pour over apples.
  4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  6. To serve, spoon apples into dessert dishes. Spoon sauce over apples.
  7. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein2.42%
Fat27.36%
Carbs70.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.17
Glycemic Load
8.53
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.0856522370292%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.55mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.9mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
16.79mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
9.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.12kcal
15.36%
Fat:10g
15.39%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.18%
Carbohydrates:57.76g
19.25%
Net Carbohydrates:51.17g
18.61%
Sugar:46.52g
51.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:82.21mg
3.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.99g
3.98%
Fiber:6.59g
26.35%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.12%
Vitamin C:10.33mg
12.52%
Potassium:315.94mg
9.03%
Copper:0.17mg
8.58%
Magnesium:32.57mg
8.14%
Vitamin A:372.8IU
7.46%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.26%
Phosphorus:60.53mg
6.05%
Calcium:59.38mg
5.94%
Vitamin K:5.56µg
5.3%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.22%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.58%
Iron:0.73mg
4.05%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.67%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.12%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.74%
Folate:10.8µg
2.7%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.63%