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Apple Crisp with Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

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A straightforward recipe for a classic apple crisp featuring a buttery oat topping and a rich, homemade salted caramel sauce layered throughout the filling.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium baking apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for apples
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for apples
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce for drizzling over the top before baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the salted caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
  4. Prepare the crisp topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple layer. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce over the topping.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra salted caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • If you prefer a chewier topping, use slightly less butter. For a crunchier topping, ensure the butter pieces are small and well distributed.
  • To make the homemade salted caramel sauce, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed), 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon sea salt in a saucepan and cook until thickened.

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