This Crock Pot apple crisp recipe is my go-to when I need something that doesn't take up space in the oven, but rather is all made in the slow cooker. Serve this easy apple crumble with a scoop of ice cream and you have a simple but delicious dessert all made and ready to go.
Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
I am a lazy cook! For real. No one believes this, but I truly am a lazy, lazy cook.
The lesser amount of ingredients, the better in my opinion! But, don't get me wrong … I still love lots of flavor.
This is exactly why I LOVE my crock pot and adore the fact that it can be cooking away for me all day while I'm doing other things.
And, this apple crisp recipe is my kinda jam just for that reason. This is literally a dump and go kind of recipe that can be put together in mere minutes. Simply place the lid on top of the crock pot to let all of the flavors come together and you're good to go!
Gather your ingredients and you're off to the races!
What ingredients make the apple crisp topping?
Four! ONLY four ingredients – seriously, I told you I was a lazy efficient baker and cook, right?!
Are there any tips to making the Crock Pot crisp topping stay crispy?
Yes! I always recommend placing one or two layers of paper towels under the lid of the apple crisp while it cooks. That way the condensation from the crisp baking doesn't drip onto the crispy top layer of the apple crisp.
I also like to put my apple crisp under the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes just to get the top as crisp as possible – delicious!
Is this an apple crisp recipe without oats?
It sure is! I suppose you could add quick oats to this easy apple crisp but, to be honest you really won't need them. The cake mix makes a buttery, crispy, baked topping on top of the apples, that is absolutely fantastic with the flavor of the apples.
Would you consider this a caramel apple crisp?
Yes. In fact you can really taste the caramel. If you want this dessert less sweet, use half the amount of caramel sauce and/or leave it out. This would still be fantastic, even without the caramel.
What do you serve with this Crock Pot apple crisp recipe?
We love to serve this easy apple crisp recipe with vanilla ice cream, it's absolutely fantastic when it's freshly baked, but it's just as yummy served as leftovers. When I have any of this dessert left over I usually just put the slow cooker lid back on the ceramic dish and put the whole thing in the refrigerator like that.
When I'm ready to serve some more I can just scoop it out of the Crock Pot and put it on the plate (or in the bowl), heat up in the microwave and top with ice cream.
Another side for the slow cooker crisp is Cool Whip – you just can't go wrong, because it's just as yummy by itself, too!
Is this crock pot apple crisp easier than making it in the oven?
Depending on the time of the year, I think using the Crock Pot is the way to go for this apple crisp dessert because you don't have to have the enormous amount of heat from turning on the oven. Although … there are times of the year (especially here in Iowa!) where turning on the oven is a good thing. In the summer though, crock pot is the way to go.
How long from start to finish does this slow cooker apple crisp take to make?
I plan on making this real soon!!!! It looks really yummy!!!!!!!!
Hi Bonnie!
I hope you love this as much as we do!
Kate
you don’t say what size crock pot to use. Does it matter? A 3 qt or a 6 qt? Have not tried it yet, as I just saw the recipe a few moments ago. It sounds really good.
How do you place a crock pot under a broiler?
Dish it into single serving oven safe dishes and broil it in single serving units.
Do you just add the butter and no eggs?
Correct. And it’s delicious! I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
Kate
Cook on high or low???
High
I cooked mine on high for 2 hrs and it burned especially around sides should I try less time or lower temp
What size crock pot do you use?
Hi Melanie,
This is a 4 quart crockpot.
Kate
can you use real apples instead of can apple pie filling
Hi Blanche,
I haven’t tried that, but I’m guessing so! Just increase your cooking time and add in some cinnamon and sugar?
Let us know how it turns out!
Kate
What can you use instead of butter?
I wouldn’t use anything but butter.
Thanks! Kate
you don’t add anything to the cake mix but butter, so we don’t have to mix the cake mix like the box says
can you use cherry pie filling instead of apple?
ABSOLUTELY!
DO WE MIX THE CAKE WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOX OR JUST ADD THE BUTTER
Just add the butter! Enjoy!
Kate
What is the reasoning for the paper towel on top of the crock pot?
Hi Becky, It will keep condensation from getting on the topping and keeping it crispy 🙂 YUM!
I think I will try making this in individual dishes by dividing equally and baking in the oven. Not sure what temp and time yet… will have to experiment. Sounds easy, peasy and that’s ME!
Sounds delicious! Come back and let me know how it was!
Kate
Do I have to add to this recipe to make it in a 6 qt. crockpot ?
How much butter do I use I can’t find the recipe thanks
I’d also like to confirm how much butter please…what is a stick?
1/2 cup
Salted or unsalted butter?
I always use salted, but you could use unsalted and add more salt later if you wanted?
Hope you enjoy it!
Kate
Yummy this looks good, will have to try this , thanks
Made this in a 6 qt. crockpot for Easter – so easy and quick to make. Served it with ice cream and it was delicious!!!
Hi Tracy, so glad you loved it!
Kate
I have looked everywhere for the recipe for CROCK POT APPLE CRISP and can’t find it at all. Why do you make it so difficult.
There are buttons all over the post. I had to move the recipe. Here you go: https://momscravings.com/crockpot-apple-dump-cake/
I would never have thought to click on the apple DUMP CAKE recipe for apple CRISP
I live in South Africa. How much is a ‘stick of butter’
Hi Sheila, 1/2 cup
So where is the actal recipe?
Here you go: https://momscravings.com/crockpot-apple-dump-cake/
where is the recipe ?
Here you go: https://momscravings.com/crockpot-apple-dump-cake/
How many servings?
Hi Nancy, It’s 6-8 servings
Kate
Can I have the recipe ThankS
Where is the recipe? I can’t find it among all the ads popping up.
This is dumb! There is no ingredients written to follow. So why put a recipe on Facebook with no instructions nor ingredients. I wanted to make this today but with nothing to see , then how am I to make it. Add the WHOLE details next time if you’re going to post a recipe. Thanks!!!!
I agree with you Jo Elaine. Where is the recipe?
I am old school. First, I can’t find the complete recipe. Second, I just want to send it to my printer. Hope you can help with this. Thanks, Maggie
Here you go: https://momscravings.com/crockpot-apple-dump-cake/
I agree with you Jo Elaine. Where is the recipe?
Can you use a 6 quart crock pot, and just double the ingredients?
Hi Kathleen, I have never tried it this way so I’m not sure.
Let me know how it goes if you do try it though!
Kate
I have read the whole article but still haven’t been able to get the recipe. Please help it looks delicious
can I bake this instead? If so, what temo and how long
ok… I’ve gone over this page 1/2 a dozen times and I’ve yet to find the recipe. What kind of recipe site is this? Nothing but pictures and links to a different recipe. Where is the recipe for this?
There are so many ads on this site that I couldn’t even begin to see the recipe! Page completely covered by multiple ads & good luck trying to close them!!!!!!!
I won’t be back!
I cannot get the recipe to show . Just all the talk about it.
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