In the Kitchen

Here are a couple really yummy desserts for the slow-cooker. Best of all, they are super easy too!

BAKED APPLES

6 medium apples
2 T. raisins
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon
2 T. butter
1/2 c. water

*Core apples and place in slow cooker. Mix raisins, sugar, & cinnamon; fill center of apples. Dot with butter. Pour water around apples. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.


BROWNIE PUDDING CAKE

1 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. cocoa
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 T. oil
1 t. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. boiling water

*In a medium bowl combine flour, 1/2 c. sugar, 2 T cocoa, baking powder, & salt. Add milk, oil, & vanilla; stir until smooth. Mix in nuts. Spread batter evenly in the bottom of a lightly buttered slow cooker. Combine 3/4 c. sugar & 1/4 cocoa; gradually stir in boiling water. Pour liquid mixture evenly over batter. Cover & cook on high 1 1/2-2 hours; turn off heat & let stand for 30 minutes. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.