SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES

SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES 4 -5 baking apples (I was able to fit 7 smaller apples in mine) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄3 cup raisins (optional) 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄4 cup butter, softened Scoop out center of each apple and and leave cavity about 1/2 in from bottom. (I sliced the top half of mine off and used a small spoon to remove the core and seeds. Peel top of apples down about 1 in and brush lemon juice on top. In bowl, combine raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Spoon mixture into apples. Pour 1/2 c water in sprayed crockpot and arrange apples inside. Cover and cook on low 1-3 hrs or until tender. Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping.