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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble – Best Easy Fall Dessert

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This cozy salted caramel apple crisp with oat crumble is a simple yet impressive fall dessert. With tender apples, a crunchy oat topping, and a homemade salted caramel drizzle, it’s perfect for weeknights or company.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Let sit while making topping.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and vanilla, stir until moistened and clumps form (like wet sand).
  4. Pour apple mixture into greased 9×13 baking dish. Dot with 1/4 cup butter pieces. Sprinkle oat crumble evenly over top.
  5. Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  6. While crisp bakes, make caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, whisk constantly until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and flaky sea salt. Let cool slightly.
  7. Let crisp cool 10-15 minutes. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over top just before serving.

Notes

Let crisp rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken. For extra crispy topping, double the crumble. Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for best flavor and texture. Caramel can be made ahead and reheated gently.

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

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