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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble

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This cozy salted caramel apple crisp with oat crumble is the perfect fall dessert. Tart apples are layered with a homemade salted caramel sauce and topped with a buttery oat crumble, then baked until golden and bubbling.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups) – Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease your 9×13 baking dish with a little butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the salted caramel sauce first. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter. Once melted, add the 1 cup brown sugar and whisk until combined. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to bubble.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the rest.
  5. Prepare the apples. In your large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
  6. Make the oat crumble topping. In your medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  7. Assemble the crisp. Spread the apple mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish. Drizzle about half of the salted caramel sauce over the apples. Reserve the remaining caramel for serving.
  8. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples and caramel. Don’t press it down.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling up around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly after 30 minutes, tent loosely with foil for the remaining time.
  10. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the remaining salted caramel sauce. Sprinkle a tiny bit more flaky sea salt on top if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip the resting time after baking—the filling needs to set up. Slice apples evenly (about 1/4-inch thick) for even cooking. Don’t overmix the crumble topping; leave some pea-sized butter bits for crispy texture. Watch the caramel closely to prevent burning. Use a glass baking dish if possible for even heat distribution. Let the caramel cool slightly before drizzling over the apples.

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Keywords: apple crisp, salted caramel, oat crumble, fall dessert, apple dessert, easy apple crisp

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