This classic dessert features a sweet and tangy apple filling topped with a buttery and crunchy crumble. The perfect combination of flavors and textures will leave you craving more. Enjoy this comforting and delicious dessert for a cozy night in.
Caramel Apple Crisp
Indulge in this decadent Apple Crisp. Perfect for a fall treat.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Filling:
6 large Granny Smith apples: Chosen for their firmness and tart flavor, perfect for baking.
2 tbsp granulated sugar: Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
1 tbsp all-purpose flour: Helps to thicken the apple juices.
1 tsp ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg: These spices complement the apples beautifully.
1 tsp vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the filling.
½ cup caramel sauce: Drizzled for a decadent twist.
- For the Crisp Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup rolled oats: The base of the topping, providing texture.
¾ cup packed brown sugar: Adds moisture and sweetness.
½ tsp ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp salt: Spice and seasoning to enhance the topping.
½ cup unsalted butter: Cubed and cold, it creates the perfect crumbly texture.
Directions
- Preparing the Apple Filling
- To prepare the filling, the apples are peeled, cored, and sliced to ensure even cooking. Tossing them with sugar, flour, spices, and vanilla helps to coat the apples evenly, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly during baking. The caramel sauce is then drizzled over, adding a layer of gooey sweetness that elevates this from a simple apple crisp to something truly special.
- Making the Crisp Topping
- The crisp topping is what sets this dessert apart. Combining flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, followed by the addition of cubed butter, requires a technique where the mixture is blended until it resembles coarse crumbs. This process ensures that when baked, the topping becomes deliciously golden and crunchy, offering a perfect textural contrast to the soft apples beneath.
- Baking and Assembly Instructions
- Assembling the dessert involves layering the apple mixture in a greased baking dish followed by a generous sprinkling of the crisp topping. Baking at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes allows the apples to become tender and the topping crispy. The result is a visually appealing and aromatic dish that beckons to be served.
- Serving Suggestions
- This apple crisp is best served warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Each serving can be drizzled with additional caramel sauce for extra flair. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and are just as delightful reheated.