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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 ultimate fall dessert, featuring tender apples layered with rich caramel sauce and a crispy oat topping. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Saigon cinnamon)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce (divided: ¼ cup for filling, ¼ cup for drizzling)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
  • Extra salted caramel sauce for garnish
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples into ¼-inch thick slices. Toss with lemon juice as you go to prevent browning.
  3. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly. Drizzle in ¼ cup of the salted caramel sauce and gently toss again.
  4. Make the oat crumble topping: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup old-fashioned oats, ¾ cup flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
  6. Bake: Place the dish on the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 25 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly: Let the crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
  8. Add finishing touches: Warm the remaining ¼ cup salted caramel sauce and drizzle over the crisp. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of firm and soft apples (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp). Keep butter cold for a crispy topping. Don’t overmix the topping. Let the crisp cool before serving to avoid a soupy filling. The flavors deepen after a day in the fridge.

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

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