Begin by washing and drying the apples thoroughly. Carefully core each apple, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling. Slice the tops off for easier stuffing if desired. Arrange the apples upright in your Crock-Pot.

In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with chopped pecans, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and kosher salt. Blend until crumbly.

Spoon the filling mixture generously into each apple core, pressing down lightly. The filling should rise slightly above the tops of the apples.

Cover with lid and cook on low for about 2 hours until the apples are tender.

Once done, carefully remove apples with tongs and place on serving plates. Drizzle with warmed caramel and add ice cream if desired.