Begin by peeling and slicing 3 pounds of Honey Crisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the slices in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning while you prep the other ingredients.

In your slow cooker, combine the sliced apples with cornstarch, brown sugar, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Drizzle in vanilla extract and melted butter, then gently stir the mixture until every apple slice is well-coated.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on high for 2 hours. Check them at the 1-hour mark to stir gently, ensuring even cooking.

After 2 hours, lift the lid and check the texture of the apples; they should be tender but not mushy. If they’re not quite there, cook for an additional 15-30 minutes.

Once cooked, scoop the Sweet Slow Cooker Fried Apples into serving bowls or dish onto your preferred dessert! Drizzle the syrup over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or oatmeal.