Caramel Apple Crisp
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Looking for a Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe? This Caramel Apple Crisp will give you the flavors of fall. Tart granny smith apples diced and paired with spices that will make your home smell incredible. Topped with oat mixture and baked to bubbly golden brown perfection. Get more crisp recipes!
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Caramel Apple Crisp
I love a good crisp recipe, and one of my favorites is this caramel apple mixture. I think apples and caramel complement each other perfectly. You add in the oat crumble topping and it throws it over the top in the flavor department.
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What apple is best for apple crisp?
When making a crisp you want to reach for apples that are crispy in texture. Granny Smith’s or Honeycrisps are my go-to options. Granny Smith apples offer a more tart flavor, while Honeycrisps are sweet. Or if you are feeling lucky, do a mix to add a whole new dimension of flavor and texture to your apple crisp.
Do you cover apple crisp while baking?
No, I do not cover my apple crisp while it bakes. I assemble my crisp and pop it right in the oven. Leaving it uncovered you will allow the oats to get a golden brown texture, and offer a nice texture when you bite into it.
How to make caramel apple crisp
You simply start by prepping your apples and spreading them evenly in the bottom of your greased pan. Create your flour and sugar mixture that you sprinkle over the apples, followed by pouring water all over apples. Then assemble your oat topping and evenly spread. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, which is around 45 minutes.
Then you need to begin to work on the caramel sauce. This sauce doesn’t take much to make, and will really transform the flavor of this apple crisp recipe. Once the sauce is done and has thickened you can pour over the crisp and enjoy. Add a scoop of ice cream for more sweetness to the recipe.
How do you store apple crisp?
Apple crisp will store the best when stored in the fridge. You can store it covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. Use your best judgment in terms of when the crisp has gone bad. If you prefer warm crisp, simply place in microwave for a quick reheat. It will taste like it is fresh from the oven that way!
Can you freeze apple crisp?
You can freeze apple crisp. Simply allow your crisp to fully cool, and then double wrap with aluminum foil or transfer to an airtight freezer-friendly container. Then store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge the night before you plan to serve this. That way it has time to slowly thaw out.
If you are in a hurry to thaw, toss in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. Cover the crisp with aluminum foil and heat until the crisp is fully warmed.
Get more apple dessert recipes this fall
- Apple Fritter Cake | This Apple fritter cake is a moist homemade cake with tender cinnamon and sugar-coated apples. It’s topped with a delicious vanilla drizzle.
- Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust | This apple pie with cheddar cheese crust is perfect for the holidays! The filling is buttery, sweet, and packed full of spices! For another layer of flavor, the crust is filled with a sharp cheddar cheese.
- Apple Cider Snaps | These apple cider snaps have crispy edges and a soft center. They’re like a ginger snap mixed with a molasses cookie made with a homemade apple cider molasses.
- Caramel Apple Dump Cake | An easy caramel apple dump cake recipe with fresh apples, caramel, and a cake mix.
Caramel Apple Crisp
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Ingredients
Apple Crisp
- 7-8 medium-sized granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
Instructions
Apple Crisp
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Start by peeling all of the 7-8 medium-sized granny smith apples. Quarter the apples and cut the cores out. Cut them into thin slices with a pairing knife. I used an apple slicer and then cut each of the slices in half.
- Spread the sliced apples along the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir together until combined and sprinkle on top of the apples.
- Pour the 1/2 cup water all over the apples.
- Using the same bowl, add the 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the 1/2 cup butter to the dry ingredients. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the butter into the mixture to create crumbles.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly on the top of the apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
Caramel Sauce
- Add the 1 cup granulated sugar to a medium saucepan and place over medium heat, constantly stirring the sugar.
- After about 3-5 minutes the sugar will start to become clumpy and crumbly, turn darker in color, and then it will melt into a liquid and turn a brown color. Keep stirring the sugar until the sugar is completely melted. This should take about 10 minutes from start to finish. Remove from the heat.
- Immediately place the 6 tablespoons butter in the saucepan and stir until well combined.
- Slowly pour the 1/2 cup heavy cream in the saucepan while constantly stirring. Continue to stir until the caramel comes together. The mixture will still be thin at this point.
- Pour the caramel in a jar and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes, until desired thickness has been reached.
- Pour all over the apple crisp and enjoy!
- Store in the fridge. Microwave for 20 to 40 seconds to warm the caramel before using.
- Serve the apple crisp in a bowl, drizzle with the caramel, and top with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)