Cinnamon oat stuffed apples in a slow cooker

Cooktop Cove: How to make cinnamon oat stuffed apples in a slow cooker
By Tracy Teel
When you want a warm apple dessert but don't have the time (or energy) to make a whole pie, these stuffed baked apples will do the trick. They become soft and tender while "baking" in your slow cooker, and the end result is a sweet apple treat with a core of caramel oat goodness.

You can choose any variety of apple that you like, but Gala, Jonagold, and Honeycrisp apples are good choices because they won't get mushy while cooking. Feel free to experiment with the filling as well. A little lemon zest and grated ginger make a nice addition. So ... let's get cooking!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
1/2 cup (113 g) Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup (113 g) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
4 Honeycrisp apples, washed
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/4 cup (2 ml) water

Optional: Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream or frozen yogurt

Instructions
1. In a small bowl, stir together the oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and allspice. Set aside. Tip: If you like, you can also add chopped pecans and raisins as well.
2. Wash the apples then slice off the tops. Next, carefully remove the core and all the seeds. Tip: You can use a paring knife and a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the remaining seeds.
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3. Stuff the apples with the oat mixture then place them in your slow cooker, cut side up.
4. Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each apple and our the water into the slow cooker. Tip: Be careful not to spill the water onto the apples. The water will help create steam to cook them gently.
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5. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high. When the apples are tender, serve them with ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Food blog Iamahoneybee recommends cooking the apples in apple juice, the liquid will help cook through the apples and make them more savory. If you're looking for a softer dessert, give this a try.
Enjoy!
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