Description
A delicious and comforting dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples, a buttery oat topping, and a rich caramel drizzle. This Caramel Apple Crisp is perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well and spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Caramel Sauce: You can use store-bought caramel sauce or make your own for a richer flavor.
- Apple Variety: Granny Smith apples are ideal for their tartness, but you can substitute with other apple varieties if needed.
- Topping Texture: For a crunchier topping, bake it a bit longer or add a few extra minutes at a higher temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30g