Dessert

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Filling Recipe

ByMatteo Rossi October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Filling is a warm, comforting treat that captures the flavors of fall. With tender apples simmered in a rich mixture of brown sugar, spices, and butter, it’s perfect for pies or simply enjoyed warm with ice cream.

In the center, there is a white bowl filled with cooked apple slices covered in a thick, glossy brown cinnamon sauce, with the apple slices soft and slightly shiny. Below the bowl, three fresh apples with red and yellow skin sit closely together on a white marbled surface. To the top, a bright yellow cloth napkin is casually folded with a black spoon resting on it, creating a warm contrast. Cinnamon powder is lightly scattered on the white marbled surface to the right of the bowl, adding texture and a sense of spice to the scene. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6-7 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup butter
¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Grease the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a little oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Place the peeled, cored apple wedges into the slow cooker as you cut them.
Step 3: Drizzle lemon juice over the apples and toss well to coat evenly. This keeps the apples from browning.
Step 4: Add the brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and nutmeg to the apples. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Step 5: Dot the mixture with butter on top. Cover and cook on high for 1½ hours.
Step 6: Let the heavy cream come to room temperature, then stir it into the apple mixture. Continue cooking on high for another 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and tender.
Step 7: Allow the filling to cool before using in a pie crust or enjoy warm topped with vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Fuji for balanced flavor and texture.
For a thicker filling, add a little more flour or cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
Try adding a splash of bourbon or maple syrup for a unique twist on the classic filling.

Storage

Store leftover caramel apple pie filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.

How to Serve

A white scalloped bowl filled with soft apple slices covered in a thick, glossy brown cinnamon sauce, each apple slice smooth with a slight shine, sitting on a white marbled surface with sprinkled cinnamon powder nearby. To the right of the bowl, a black spoon rests on a bright yellow cloth, adding a pop of color to the scene. The textures contrast between the smooth sauce, the tender apple slices, and the slightly rough marbled background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen apples for this recipe?

Fresh apples work best because they hold their shape better during slow cooking, but you can use frozen apples if fresh aren’t available. Just reduce the initial cooking time slightly as frozen apples release more moisture.