Caramel Apple Crisp

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This simple and easy caramel apple crisp is the perfect addition to your fall menu. Tart Granny Smith apples are combined with warm spices and melted caramel and topped with a buttery homemade crisp topping.

Prep Time30

Cook Time55

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple crisp, caramel apple crisp

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill

Equipment

Ingredients

For topping:

¾ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup old fashioned oats
½ cuo unsalted butter melted
½ teaspoon kosher salt

For caramel:

6 ounces caramels unwrapped cubes or caramel nibs
2 tablespoons milk

For apple filling:

6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples peeled
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

For topping:

In a mixing bowl add brown sugar, all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, melted butter, and kosher salt.
Mix together until the topping is well combined and the texture is crumbly.
Set aside while you work on the filling.

For caramel:

In a medium-sized skillet set over medium heat add caramels and milk.
Gently stir until the caramel is fully melted and smooth.
Turn off the heat and keep warm while you prepare your filling. You should have about 1/2 cup melted caramel.

For apple filling:

In a large mixing bowl add sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir until the apples are equally coated.
Pour melted caramel over the apples and stir to combine.

For assembly and baking:

Add apple filling to a 9x9 casserole dish and top evenly with the crumble topping.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool and enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.
Store any leftovers covered on the counter for 1 or 2 days, or for longer storage, keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

I like to use Granny Smith apples for that perfect sweet and tart combination. For a sweeter, crispier texture, you can use your favorite baking apple. Other tart apple options are Cortland, McIntosh, or Honeycrisp.
You can use caramel bits or the bagged square soft caramels. If you use the square caramels, be sure to unwrap them.
Serve with ice cream, whipped topping, or simply on its own.
Store covered on the counter for up to 2 days.
If your home is warm or you want to keep your crisp for more than 2 days, cover and store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Warm leftovers in the oven for 10–15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

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