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Best Homemade Salted Caramel Apple Crisp You’ll Love

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This salted caramel apple crisp is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring tender apples, a buttery oat streusel, and a rich homemade salted caramel sauce. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 7 medium apples (about 2.5 pounds or 1.1 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Place the butter for the streusel in the fridge to keep cold.
  2. Make the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture bubbles, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream while whisking constantly. Let simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the oat streusel: In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Pour about half of the salted caramel sauce over the apples in the baking dish. Sprinkle the oat streusel evenly over the top. Do not press it down.
  6. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the streusel browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  7. Drizzle and serve: Warm the remaining salted caramel sauce gently. Drizzle over the top of the crisp just before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Keep the streusel butter cold for a crumbly topping. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. The caramel sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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