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Cozy Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble: Easy Fall Dessert

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A cozy and forgiving apple crisp where caramel is mixed into the apples and bubbles up through a crunchy oat crumble, creating a rich, jammy filling and extra-crispy topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or a quiet night in.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith recommended)
  • ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (for the filling)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for the topping)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (for the filling)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (for the topping)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for the topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for the filling)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for the filling)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for the topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples into ¼-inch thick slices.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Toss gently until every slice is coated. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour ½ cup caramel sauce over the apples and stir gently. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter pieces.
  6. Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the apples. Drizzle an extra 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the top in a zigzag pattern.
  7. Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, 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 30 minutes.
  8. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with cold coconut oil or plant-based butter and use dairy-free caramel sauce. The topping can be made nutty by adding ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts. To make ahead, assemble the crisp up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate; add 10 minutes to baking time.

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

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