If you love classic apple desserts but want something a little extra special, this Apple Butterscotch Crisp delivers in the best way. By adding butterscotch pudding mix to the topping, this cozy dessert gets an irresistibly rich, caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with tender baked apples.
The best part? It’s made right in a mini slow cooker, so the apples gently soften while the topping turns golden and crumbly—all with almost no effort. Perfect for small households, casual gatherings, or when you’re craving a warm dessert without turning on the oven.
This slow cooker crisp proves that simple ingredients can still create a dessert that feels comforting, indulgent, and totally satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich twist on a classic: Butterscotch pudding adds deep, buttery flavor
- Hands-off cooking: Let the slow cooker do all the work
- Perfectly sized: Ideal for small batches or cozy nights in
- Warm & comforting: Delicious on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Thinly sliced tart apples
- Brown sugar for sweetness and depth
- All-purpose flour and quick oats for a crumbly topping
- Cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
- Ground cinnamon for warmth
- Cold butter, cut into cubes
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, but highly recommended!)
How to Make Apple Butterscotch Crisp
Start by layering the sliced apples in a lightly greased small slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, oats, butterscotch pudding mix, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, cover, and cook until the apples are tender and bubbling and the topping is golden and fragrant.
Serve warm, straight from the slow cooker, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate cozy dessert.
Serving Tips
- Best enjoyed warm
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch
- Serve with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence
This Apple Butterscotch Crisp is proof that a small slow cooker can create big dessert flavor. Simple, comforting, and packed with rich butterscotch goodness—it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Apple Butterscotch Crisp (Slow Cooker)
Yield: 3 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- Vanilla ice cream, optional (for serving)
Instructions
- Place sliced apples in a lightly greased 1½-quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, pudding mix, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 2½ hours, until apples are tender and bubbly.
- Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.