Crock-pots are not just for dinner! They can be quite handy in preparing other meals including warm, comforting yummy desserts. Desserts that are healthy so you do not have to feel guilty about indulging yourself. Crock-pot desserts are a perfect treat for chilly days. 

This apple filled dessert has the same flavors as apple pie without the guilt of a fattening crust. Hot Apple Dump Dessert is easy, quick to assemble and yes, healthy. It is similar to apple crisp.  If you use gluten free granola it becomes a gluten free dessert.  I use pure maple syrup in place of refined sugar and organic apple juice to clean it up even more (I try to use organic ingredients when possible).

Hot Apple Dump Dessert is so easy! The hardest part is peeling and coring the apples. After that you just dump and mix the ingredients.  As it cooks your house will smell delicious! My husband likes to warm up the leftovers for breakfast the next day. That is if there are any leftovers….

The Healthy Crock-Pot:  Hot Apple Dump Dessert

6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 Large Granny Smith Apples
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup (I use organic)
• ½ cup organic apple juice
• 4 tablespoons organic butter cut into little chunks
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups of your favorite granola (vanilla almond granola is perfect)
• Optional ¾ cup walnuts

Instructions 

• Peel , core, and slice the apples.
• Cut the slices into chunks.
• Put the apples into the crock-pot.
• Add the maple syrup, apple juice, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Stir to mix and coat apples.
• If using walnuts add them now.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups of granola  into the apples.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of granola on top.
• Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the apples are tender.

Do not over cook or it will burn. 

This dessert will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

The Healthy Crock-Pot: Hot Apple Dump Dessert

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This apple filled dessert has the same flavors as apple pie without the guilt of a fattening crust. If you use gluten free granola it becomes a gluten free dessert.

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Ingredients

1. 4 Large Granny Smith Apples
2. ¼ cup pure maple syrup (I use organic)
3. ½ cup organic apple juice
4. 4 tablespoons organic butter cut into little chunks
5. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
6. 1 teaspoon nutmeg
7. 2 cups of your favorite granola (vanilla almond granola is perfect)
8. Optional ¾ cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Peel , core, and slice the apples.
2. Cut the slices into chunks.
3. Put the apples into the crock-pot.
4. Add the maple syrup, apple juice, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Stir to mix and coat apples.
6. If using walnuts add them to the apples.
7. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of granola into the apples.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of granola on top.
9. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the apples are tender.

Notes

1. Makes 6 servings
2. Don’t cook it too long or it will burn.
3. If you are feeling really indulgent serve a dollop of whipped cream on top.
4. This dessert will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

By Donna Englestad

Coastal Girl Food n' Fitness http://coastalgirlfoodnfitness.com/