Crockpot Scalloped Apples

 6-8 medium-sized apples, your choice

½ c. butter

½ c. brown sugar

½ t. ground cinnamon*

¼ t. ground nutmeg*

⅛ t. salt

1 t. orange zest, optional

½ c. chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Slice and core the apples. Arrange the apples in a circular design in the slow cooker. In a small pan over on the stove top set to medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and orange zest. Stir until a sauce forms for about 2 minutes. It's ok if the brown sugar doesn't completely dissolve, the crockpot will take care of it. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the apples Sprinkle nuts over top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours. Serve as a side dish to pork or chicken dishes or serve warm with ice cream and drizzle the sweet buttery sauce over the apples and ice cream. Enjoy!

*or just use 1 t. apple pie spice instead

Originally published on blog in 2019, but something happened to the recipe.