Description
Home bakers discover caramel apple crisp as a classic dessert blending sweet apples with rich caramel notes. Crunchy oat topping and warm spices create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (1.9 L/64 fl oz) sliced apples
- 14 oz (397 g) caramels
- 1 cup (240 mL/8 fl oz) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 mL/8 fl oz) oats
- 1¼ cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) butter, softened
- 6 tbsps (90 mL/3 fl oz) milk
- 2 tbsps (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsps ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Apple Preparation: Peel and slice apples into thin, uniform pieces, then toss with sugar, flour, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Caramel Infusion: Melt caramels with milk in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth, then pour half the sauce over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
- Crisp Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, softened butter, and cinnamon to create a crumbly mixture, then sprinkle evenly over the caramel-coated apples.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and apples become tender.
- Serving: Allow the crisp to cool slightly, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top for a luxurious finish.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut apples uniformly and thinly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Caramel Secret: Microwave caramel sauce in short bursts, stirring between intervals to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Topping Technique: Mix crisp topping ingredients until they resemble coarse, sandy crumbs for the perfect crunchy layer.
- Serving Pro Tip: Allow dessert to rest briefly after baking to let flavors meld and caramel sauce settle, creating a more cohesive and delicious final dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 131 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg