Once the cooler fall weather sets in, I start to crave a warm bowl of oatmeal. With apples, brown sugar, and apple pie spice, this thick and hearty oatmeal is full of comforting fall flavor.

The apple flavor comes from applesauce and a can of apple pie filling. I love getting all that apple flavor without having to chop up a bunch of apples. This recipe is perfect for when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.

Equipment Needed

I use a 4 1/2-quart crock pot for this Slow Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal. I think you could use a 6-quart crock pot, but it would need a shorter cooking time.

How Long To Cook

I cook the oatmeal on LOW for 5 to 6 hours and I stir a few times during cooking. It has a tendency to burn around the edges.

If your crock pot doesn’t run on the hot side, you probably could get away with cooking it for 7 or so hours without stirring. But I would definitely add another 1/2 cup or so of liquid.

Recipe Tips

This oatmeal is even better topped with toasted walnuts.
When I eat oatmeal I like to stir in a little unflavored protein powder to up the amount of protein.

Storage

This oatmeal does reheat well. Store it for up to 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. It will thicken up considerably, but just mix a little liquid in and microwave until warm.