Ahh, finally. \'Tis the season for cozy sweaters, spiced lattes, and warm, comforting fare. From soups and sips all the way to hearty, slow-roasted meats, these 20 recipes aim to harness all of your favorite fall flavors-right there in your slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup
Nothing like tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Prepare this ultra-creamy slow cooker version in the morning, and then reconvene in the kitchen at the end of the day to enjoy this classic combo as a family.
Take everyone\'s fall favorite-slow-simmered chili-and throw in the hearty sweetness of pumpkin. It makes a great base for this blend of ground turkey, peppers, onion and garlic.
Apples are the darling of fall fruit, and making your own apple cider has never been easier. For a special occasion flair, try adding a shot of your favorite whiskey or dark rum.
This \"old reliable\" just got even more delicious. Topped with homemade whipped cream and sweet chocolate shavings, this slow cooker hot chocolate is a great way to cozy up for the evening.
Steal one of Starbucks\' signature fall flavors with this cookie-inspired copycat-and let the sweet spice of gingerbread warm you up from the inside out.
Your go-to pork chop recipe just got a makeover. The addition of butternut squash to spicy-sweet homemade applesauce makes this rendition an ideal side for the autumn months.
Cornbread was practically made for hearty cool-weather soups and stews-and this version offers up a subtle, distinctly autumn flavor, courtesy of butternut squash.
Here, the addition of beer makes for an extra-tender brisket-and spicy sweet potatoes make for the perfect finishing touch. It\'s an entire meal in one go.
This dessert is (almost!) too good to be true-not only does it have a Golden Oreo crust and delicious pumpkin and caramel flavors, it\'s also made super-easy thanks to the use of a slow cooker.
Preparing this classic fall vegetable is so much easier than it looks. Simply slice, add to your slow cooker with liquid and seasonings, and go about your day! These babies will be ready in a few hours.
Fall is the time to reintroduce heavier fare into the rotation-and a great time to explore new flavors, like wild game. This braised rabbit recipe makes for a delicate and decidedly unexpected main dish for your next cool-weather gathering.
When the weather turns colder, residents of New England turn to these savory baked beans for a quick warm-up. You can easily recreate this classic-or reinvent your own favorite-with minimal fuss, thanks to slow cookers everywhere.
Always avoided cooking a whole chicken because you thought it wasn\'t worth the trouble? This whole chicken in a slow cooker is nearly effortless-and a great starting point for a number of super-satisfying dinners.
Look no further for a great fall breakfast. Warm, filling and laced with a generous serving of cranberries and almonds, this oatmeal is ideal for crisp mornings.
Stuffing isn\'t just for Thanksgiving-it makes a filling sidekick to a whole host of fall favorites. Thanks to the addition of dried cranberries, you can expect this version to be a bit on the sweeter side.
You\'ll never look at a baked potato the same way again. Here, baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with juicy slow cooker pulled pork and drizzled with Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce. What\'s not to like?
Harness the flavors of apple pie into this sweet, spreadable treat. It\'s the perfect complement to fresh baked bread, muffins, cornbread-or even paired with your favorite sharp cheeses.