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Smoked sausages and cinnamon apples cooking in a black crockpot with a sweet buttery glaze.

Crockpot Sausage & Cinnamon Apples

This Crockpot Sausage & Cinnamon Apples recipe is cozy, sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for fall dinners, busy weekdays, or comforting family meals, this slow cooker recipe fills the kitchen with warm cinnamon aroma while delivering rich smoky flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 6 smoked sausages
  • 4 apples sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Apples
  2. Wash and slice the apples into thick wedges. Place them into the crockpot.
  3. Make the Cinnamon Mixture
  4. In a small bowl, combine:
  5. melted butter
  6. brown sugar
  7. cinnamon
  8. nutmeg
  9. maple syrup
  10. vanilla extract
  11. salt
  12. Mix until smooth.
  13. Coat the Apples
  14. Pour the cinnamon mixture over the apples and toss gently until evenly coated.
  15. Add the Sausage
  16. Place the smoked sausages on top of the apples. Leave whole or slice into chunks if preferred.
  17. Slow Cook
  18. Cover and cook:
  19. LOW for 5–6 hours
  20. or
  21. HIGH for 3–4 hours
  22. The apples will become tender and caramelized while the sausage stays juicy and flavorful.
  23. Serve Warm
  24. Spoon the apples and sauce over the sausage before serving.