Slow Cooker Apple Gingerbread Crumble

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A holiday twist on a popular dessert for a crowd, this slow cooker apple crumble combines orchard sweetness with the warm spiciness of gingerbread. 

As far as material things go, there is nothing I love better than food. Eating new things, different things, familiar things…food brings me a joy I didn’t truly realize until a few years ago – and there’s nothing like discovering the foodie in you.

In spite of only finding my inner-foodie pretty recently, I have always, always loved holiday food! Whether it’s classic turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, a big slice of pumpkin pie, or a slab of that amazing jellied cranberry sauce (don’t judge me,)  I’m hard pressed to not go back for seconds.

I spend the holidays between mine and my husband’s families, and my best friend’s family, but since getting into this blogging thing, I’ve been able to extend my celebrations outside my home. Virtual get-togethers like Sunday Supper keep me eating, plus I get to share these recipes with all of you!

When I make desserts for in-home celebrations, I have to make enough to feed big crowds (especially when we are celebrating with Mr. Crumby’s giant Dominican family!) I know that many of my readers have the same dilemma, so today I’m sharing my Slow Cooker Apple Gingerbread Crumble, a dessert that’s sure to be a hit next to the pies and cakes on the sweets table.

In case you haven’t been to the grocery store or farmer’s market lately, it is totally apple season!  My third favorite!! After pumpkin and strawberry seasons, of course.

When fruits and veggies are in season, you can find them in abundance, and they’re usually suuuuuper cheap. If you’re lucky, you live in the area that grows a good bulk of the item in season, and many times, you can find farms that do U-Picks.

U-Picks are often the best way to get a good deal on produce!

Sadly, there are no apple orchards in Florida, but I’m lucky to have friends who vacation where they are plentiful.

Ones that know I’m a food blogger on a budget.

Ones that love me enough to bring me dozens of freshly picked apples, hoping that once the photography is finished, I’ll toss some leftovers their way (which of course, I do.)

That said, this Gingerbread Apple Crisp is a wonderful dessert to feed a crowd with, and for next to nothing if you can get a good deal on apples. The most expensive thing in this is the butter!

The best part about it is that, while you’re slaving away over the stove and oven, cooking up your holiday feast, this lovely dessert will be taking care of itself in the slow cooker. The only thing you have to do is pull the lid off at the end to let the gingerbread crumble dry.

Serve a bowl of this up with some vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream, and your family might not even eat any pie.

I mean, they totally should – it is Thanksgiving, after all – but they might not have room after going back for a second bowl!

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Slow Cooker Apple Gingerbread Crumble #SundaySupper

A holiday twist on a popular dessert for a crowd, this slow cooker apple crumble combines orchard sweetness with the warm spiciness of gingerbread.

Serves 8-10 servings     adjust servings

Preparation 30 mins Cook Time 3 hours Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6-8 baking apples, peeled, cored, and thickly sliced
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pinch ground cloves
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup ginger snaps, crumbled
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup Churn84 unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

1. In the crock, combine the apples, ⅓ cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and stir to combine. Allow to sit and marinate while you prepare the crumb topping.
2. Combine flour, salt, oats, ginger snaps, remaining brown sugar and cinnamon, and walnuts in a large bowl. Using your fingers, cut the butter into the flour topping until it is a crumbly consistency.
3. Pour the gingerbread topping over the apples and spread evenly.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours, or until apples are soft.
5. Remove lid and allow crumble to sit for 30-60 minutes before serving, letting the apple juices thicken. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream and enjoy!

by Erica

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 464kcal Calories from fat 205
% Daily Value
Total Fat 23g	35%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Transfat 1g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Carbohydrate 66g	22%
Dietary Fiber 7g	28%
Sugars 44g
Protein 5g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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