Ingredients
4 Red Delicious apples (cored and sliced into ¼-inch rings)
4 Granny Smith apples (cored and sliced into ¼-inch rings)
1 cup of apple juice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Preparation
Layering: Begin by placing the apple rings in layers inside a 6-quart slow cooker.
Wet Ingredients: Add in the apple juice, vanilla extract, and butter to the slow cooker.
Spice Mix: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and all the spices. Once combined, sprinkle this mixture over the layered apples in the slow cooker.
Cooking: Secure the lid of the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2 hours.
Serving: Once ready, serve the apple cake warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pro Tip: For a delightful crunch and added flavor, crumble cinnamon graham crackers over the top before serving!
This effortless and delightful apple cake offers all the flavors of a classic apple pie but with the ease and simplicity of a slow cooker. Enjoy!