Caramel Apple Crisp . . . tart apples and caramel with a crunchy oat crust, topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with more caramel. A perfect fall dessert!
When fall rolls around and apples are aplenty, I love making desserts like apple crisp, apple pie, and caramel apples. Yum!
Life was hectic last week, and I needed to take a little break from blogging, but I am back to share this recipe for caramel apple crisp. It seems so very crazy to me that Thanksgiving is THIS WEEK! How the heck did that happen?
With all the sickness at our house, it feels like we just skipped over November. Hopefully we got it all out of our systems and we can spend the holidays healthy.
I had planned on doing a bunch of amazing Thanksgiving recipes, but alas, it has not happened. I’m just hoping that I can get my food assignments done for Thanksgiving day! I did make a really yummy treat last night though, so I wanted to share it.
My family loves apple crisp, but I wanted to try something a little different. We love caramel apples (who doesn’t?), so I figured apple crisp with caramel would be a hit.
I tweaked a recipe I found in an old cookbook, and we thought it turned out amazing. It is perfect for fall, and I actually think it would be a great addition to a Thanksgiving dessert line-up. Just make sure you have vanilla ice cream. 🙂
We’ve had it with homemade caramel, and it totally rocks. But we’ve also had it with store bought caramels, and it is still a-mazing!
How to make Caramel Apple Crisp:
-Peel and slice your apple, then toss them with flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
-Melt your caramels and milk and drizzle them over the apple mixture. (or use homemade caramel sauce)
-Make a buttery oat topping, spread it over the top, and bake at 350° for about 45 minutes. That’s it!
What kind of apples are best for apple crisp?
– I like using Granny Smith apples, but Jonathan, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples also work really well. Golden Delicious apples can be used in a pinch.
Looking for a few more perfect fall desserts? Give these a try:
- Sour Cream Apple Bars
- Apple Pie Pizza
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Caramel Apple Crisp
Caramel Apple Crisp
Decadent apple crisp with melted caramels and a yummy oat topping.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 8 cups sliced apples (5-6 large apples, we like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 14 oz caramels (2 1/4 cups)
- 6 Tbsp milk
Topping:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oats
- 3/4 cup butter, soft
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the apples. Toss with the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 9x13" pan; set aside.
- Mix caramels and milk in a glass bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring occasionally. Drizzle about half of the caramel sauce over the apples.
- Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl till crumbly and spread evenly over apples and caramel.
- Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes, or till topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream and the remaining caramel sauce.
Notes
-If I have homemade caramel sauce on hand, I use it in place of the caramels and 6 Tbsp of milk.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 622Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 273mgCarbohydrates: 103gFiber: 5gSugar: 70gProtein: 7g
What kind of oats? Quick?
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I’ve had great results with quick, regular, and half of each. I just use whatever I have on hand.
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Very delicious. Only thing I would do differently is add 1/4 top of salt to the topping recipe.
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Great idea, especially if you’re using unsalted butter. 🙂
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How would you adjust this recipe for a 9” pie pan?
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I think it would work if you cut the recipe in half. It might need a bit less baking time.
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Omg so yummy. The kids helped me make this tonight. Made it just as you stated and it was to die for.
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Made this tonight and wow wow wow! Such a great recipe! Can’t wait to eat more tomorrow!
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Why just for the Autumn (fall)? With availability of apples year round this dish would be delicious any time of year. Does anyone have a recipe for caramel sauce from scratch.
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Followed your instructions precisely, wouldn’t change one detail. Thanks for sharing!!
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I tried out your recipe for a party and it was a hit! I used some yummy Granny Smith apples only and it was just the right combo of sweet and tangy. Thanks so much for sharing!
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That photo looks amazing! Ooooh, you just made me so hungry!
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this looks amazing!! i could really go for some right now!! lol
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That looks soooooo yummy! I almost licked my computer screen!
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I love how you made linky lists for your recipe index so I can see the pictures all at once!
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just curious why granny or delicious are the best apples to use, all we have are fuji and I won’t be heading to the store but plan to make this soon.
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