4 Large tart apples, cored
1/2 C. apple juice
8 Tbsp brown sugar
12 Red-Hot candies
4 Tbsp butter or margarine
8 caramels
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Procedure:

Peel 3/4 inch off the top of each apple and place in slow cooker. Pour apple juice over apples. Fill the center of each apple with 2 Tbsp sugar, 3 candies, 1Tbsp of butter and 2 caramels. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until apples are tender. May serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.  Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: Ten Minutes
Cooking Time: Six Hours

4 qts. unsweetened applesauce
7 C. granulated sugar
1-1/3 C. brown sugar
5-1/3 T. cider vinegar
5-1/3 T. lemon juice
2 teaspoon. cinnamon
2 teaspoon. allspice
1 teaspoon. ground cloves

Procedure:

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cover and cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and continue cooking until excess liquid cooks down (turn to low if necessary). Cook for 5-8 hours. After cooking, seal apple mixture in hot jars and process in a hot water bath for a minimum of ten minutes. Or, seal tightly and store in refrigerator for up to one week. This recipe makes approximately 8-10 pints of apple butter, so if you don’t plan to use it immediately, share with friends and have them use it within the week. 

Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: Ten Minutes
Cooking Time: Eight Hours

3 lbs. cooking apples (Granny Smith are fine)
10 slices of bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

Procedure:

Cut peeled and cored apples into eight pieces and place in bottom of slow cooker. Combine the bread cubes, spices, salt, sugar and butter and toss together in a separate bowl until well blended. Place the bread and spice mixture over the apples. Place cover on slow cooker and cook on lowest setting for two to four hours. This recipe makes approximately six generous servings.

Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: Four Hours

4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled & coarsely sliced (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butterscotch or caramel ice cream topping (fat-free is fine)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup quick rolled oats
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Procedure:

Combine apples with coconut in the slow cooker. Add 1 tablespoon flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle mixture with the ice cream topping. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl with a fork or pastry cutter and sprinkle over apple mixture. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until
apples are tender. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping if desired.