What kind of apples are best for slow cooker stuffed apples?

Granny Smith apples are recommended for this recipe, as their tartness balances the sweet fig and ginger stuffing and they hold their shape well during slow cooking.

Can I substitute the maple sugar in the stuffing?

Yes, the recipe suggests using either maple sugar or coconut sugar, so feel free to use whichever you prefer or have on hand for the stuffing.

How long do these stuffed apples need to cook in the slow cooker?

These stuffed apples cook for 1.5 hours on high in the slow cooker, ensuring they become tender while the stuffing warms through.

What makes the stuffing for these apples unique?

The stuffing is unique due to the combination of dried figs, chopped crystallized dried ginger, pecans, and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon/orange zests, creating a complex flavor.

How should I store leftover Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples?

Leftover stuffed apples can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently for a warm dessert.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples With Figs
[Vegan]

MJ By: Michaell Johnson

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples with Figs [Vegan]

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You’ll be the apple of everyone’s eye when you make them these Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples with Figs. Figs, pecans, cinnamon, lemon, orange zest, and maple sugar are all stuffed into apples and slowly cooked until you have a warm and delicious dessert everyone will love. Make sure you choose... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples With Figs [Vegan]

For the Apples:

5 Granny Smith apples with the center core hollowed out

For the Stuffing:

5 dried figs (about a 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup of maple sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon chopped crystallized dried ginger (crystallize your own with coconut sugar in the dehydrator! yum!) or 1/2 teaspoon fresh
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (or another teaspoon lemon zest)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut oil

For the Water Bath:

1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Lemon juice, leftover from the lemon

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How to Prepare Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples With Figs [Vegan]

Mix the stuffing ingredients together
Remove the center of each apple
Stuff the apples with stuffing
Squeeze the rest of the lemon on top of the apples
Put the water in the slow cooker (if a little gets on the apples, that's alright)
Put the apples in a slow cooker for 1.5 hours on high
I tried to stop eating after 2 apples...Good luck!

Nutritional Information

8.8 grams total fat, 120.8 mg sodium, 26.9 grams total carbs, 4.2 grams fiber, 1.3 grams protein

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.