Description
A comforting and delicious Caramel Apple Crisp featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble, enhanced with rich caramel sauce for a perfect fall dessert.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated.
- Assemble Apple Layer: Pour the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out as a base layer for the crisp.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired for extra sweetness and gooey texture.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert experience.
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce based on preference.
- For a twist, substitute pears for apples for a delicious variation.
