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Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert With Buttery Oat Topping

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This cozy caramel apple crisp features tender apples baked with gooey caramel sauce and topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce, warmed (for drizzle, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl.
  3. Add granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and caramel sauce to apples. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. Spread apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Add nuts if using.
  6. Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apples without packing down.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Mix tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Let crisp cool before serving to allow filling to thicken. For gluten-free, use almond flour and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil and use dairy-free caramel. Double the oat topping for extra crunch. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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