Desserts are tricky if you are trying to lose weight. But this slow cooker apple-peach crumble is easy to make and healthier than your traditional versions. It’s only 4 Freestyle points per serving on Weight Watchers, so it could be the perfect end to your day.
I had never attempted to make dessert in my slow cooker until this recipe. And let me tell you – I will be doing this more often. It doesn’t take that long to cook, so you can definitely get this one ready for your next gathering over the weekend. There is something weirdly satisfying when you can just throw in all the ingredients, set the slow cooker to cook and boom…dessert is cooked pretty quickly.
There’s something about eating fruit in the summer that just makes me smile. And apples and peaches (especially being in the south) are just the perfect fruits in the summertime.I was able to throw this in the slow cooker while I was doing chores this weekend and was able to serve it 3 hours later. The apples were cooked and so sweet. And the peaches were perfectly ripe.
I was able to use locally grown apples and peaches, which is so great when you live in Georgia. If you are ever in Georgia, head up to the North Georgia mountains to get fresh, ripe and delicious apples. And you can head south to get locally grown, fresh peaches.
While I don’t typically make desserts since I started my weight loss journey, I do crave sweets occasionally. And that is why I love quick and easy recipes that I can basically throw into the slow cooker and have it do all the work.
It’s a challenge sometimes to find desserts that are healthy for you. I get it! These chocolate souffles are perfect if you are craving chocolate or these carrot cake cupcakes if you are craving something else.
To make this Slow Cooker Apple-Peach Crumble recipe:
Place the chopped apples and peaches into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top and the water. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats and melted butter. Sprinkle this on top of the apples and peaches mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Serve immediately.
What desserts are your favorites?
Slow Cooker Apple-Peach Crumble
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches chopped
- 4 large sweet apples chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons light butter melted
Instructions
- Place the chopped apples and peaches into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top and the water. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats and melted butter. Sprinkle this on top of the apples and peaches mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Yes, this could totally be made with just apples. You could use as many apples as you want to make up for the peaches. I would probably use 2-3 apples to replace the peaches.
Can this be made with apples only? If so, how many would you use?
Thank You
Thank you – It’s wonderful and so easy to make. The healthy part is just a perk.
This sounds delicious, and it’s perfect for summer 🙂 I am going to have to give this a try! Especially since it’s “healthy”.