October 3, 2016

  • Looking Crocked

    The internet is rife with helpful hints and life hacks. If you look you can find 101 ways to use a coat hanger (other than to hang clothes) and creative ways to use empty chip bags (including braiding an indestructible rug). Facebook is so overrun that I generally ignore them. My sister in law had the misfortune to try a "quick and healthy" chicken recipe. It sounded good and had one of those time-lapse videos showing you how to make it in 30 seconds. Well, she made the meal for her family. They hated it. The kids wouldn't touch it and even though her husband is a very good natured fellow willing to eat most anything set in front of him, he had a very hard time getting it swallowed. She was upset that they had rejected the meal as she sat down to her own plate. She took one bite. She apologized to everyone and proceeded to order delivery pizza. She swore that she would never again make internet food!

    Having her experience fresh in my memory made me hesitate. But my FB feed kept showing me this same video for Crockpot Apple Cobbler. Several of my friends were "sharing" the recipe and raving about how delicious it was. Maybe it was the rainy weather or the drop in the temperature into the 50s, but I succumbed to the allure of the crockpot. As it cooked it filled the house with a delicious cinnamon and apple fragrance. I had a warm happy feeling just walking into the kitchen.

    Crockpot Apple Cobbler

    6 apples peeled, cored, and sliced
    1 T. corn starch
    1/4 t. ground ginger
    1/2 t. cinnamon
    2 T. white sugar
    1 T. lemon juice
    The above are mixed together and placed in the crock pot.

    1 c. flour
    1/2 c. white sugar
    1/2 c. brown sugar (not packed)
    1/2 t. cinnamon
    1/4 t. nutmeg
    1/2 c. butter or margarine
    1/3 c. pecan pieces
    Mix the dry ingredients and then cut in the butter until it forms a coarse crumble. Lastly stir in the nuts. Dump this over the apples in the crockpot.

    Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Then remove the lid and let it cook for another 30 minutes uncovered to let the top get crunchy. Remove from the pot and let it set for another 30 minutes before serving. Tastes great with a dab of cool whip or ice cream on top!

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    I would give this a 4/5 stars. It was quick and easy. When I put all the stuff in the crockpot it was filled almost to the top. The apples really cook down and so it wasn't as substantial as I had anticipated. I think I'd probably reduce the sugar a little in the topping as it was really sweet. It was very tasty. I'm thinking this may become one of those recipes that I can take to the next work potluck and be able to serve hot!

Comments (9)

  • One of my favorite desserts is very similar -- apples (or pears, peaches) with an oatmeal topping -- made in individual portions in ramekins. This looks yummy!

    • It was very much like all the other regular apple cobbler, brown betty, or apple crisp recipies. The big difference was it was made in the crockpot so it was put it in and turn it on and walk away for 4 hours! That makes it perfect for putting together and then dropping it in the crockpot while you are away shopping or at church etc. When you get back it is nearly ready to go!

  • Mouth watering from tasty looking photos....

    • It was good but I think I'd cut back on the sugar a little in the topping and maybe add a few berries to the apples...Sparky wouldn't eat the topping because he was afraid that it might have oatmeal in it. I guess I've married a man like my father after all.

  • @murisopsis: That's true -- being only one person, I haven't used the crock pot as much as some people do -- I'd get too many meals from whatever I was cooking!

  • My father was engrained in us as kids never to leave the crockpot or drier or other electric thing that could potentially become a fire hazard on when we left the house. He was amongst other things an EMT and had seen electrical fires and their results.

    I do enjoy warm apple desserts however, eapecially a la mode.

    • I never leave the coffee pot or toaster plugged in. However for those appliances designed to be left running I have no problem. It really was convenient!

  • Yummy! :)

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