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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp: 5-Step Easy Dessert

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A comforting and easy-to-make apple crisp featuring a sweet and tart apple filling, a rich salted caramel layer, and a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for cozy nights and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (warm)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple cider to the apples. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Pour the seasoned apples into a 9×9 inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Drizzle the warm salted caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Add vanilla extract.
  7. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger clumps.
  8. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the caramel-covered apples.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a crunchy texture. Do not use Red Delicious apples as they become mealy. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before serving to prevent a soupy texture. Can be made gluten-free by using GF flour and certified GF oats. Can be made dairy-free by using vegan butter and checking caramel sauce ingredients.

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Keywords: apple crisp, salted caramel, dessert, fall recipe, easy baking, oat topping, comfort food

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