Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake: Easy Fall Dessert Recipe (Print Version)
Make an easy Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake, a comforting fall dessert. Simple ingredients combine for a warm, gooey, and delicious treat.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 195 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Autumn Apple Foundation
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6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground allspice
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 cup apple cider (or water)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (from a 12 oz jar)
→ Golden Cake Topper
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1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
→ Decadent Drizzle & Garnish
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Remaining 1/2 cup caramel sauce (from the 12 oz jar)
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1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the 6 medium Granny Smith apples, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup apple cider, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir in 1/2 cup caramel sauce until the apples are evenly coated.
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Lightly grease a 6-quart (or larger) crockpot. Pour the prepared apple mixture evenly into the bottom of the crockpot. This forms the delicious foundation for your Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake: Easy Fall Dessert.
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Evenly sprinkle the entire 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix over the apple layer in the crockpot. Do not stir the cake mix into the apples; it should form a dry, even layer on top.
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Pour the 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, slowly and evenly over the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible with the butter for a golden, crumbly topping.
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Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours, until the apples are tender and the cake topping is set and lightly golden. Cooking times may vary, so check for doneness.
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Once cooked, turn off the crockpot and let the Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake: Easy Fall Dessert rest, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, before serving warm.
# Notes:
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For an extra touch, serve this warm dump cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
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If you don't have apple cider, water or even a splash of apple juice can be used in its place for the apple foundation.
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To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring once.
# Tools You'll Need:
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6-quart slow cooker
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large mixing bowl
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measuring cups
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measuring spoons
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vegetable peeler
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sharp knife
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cutting board
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 682 kcal
Total Fat: 38 g
Total Carbohydrate: 90 g
Protein: 4 g