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Best Easy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble

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This salted caramel apple crisp features tender apples, a buttery oat crumble, and a homemade salted caramel sauce that weaves through every layer. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for hosting, and universally loved.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 pounds or 1.1 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick wedges
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for caramel)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature (for caramel)
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (for caramel), plus more for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
  2. Make the salted caramel sauce first. In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, spread ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar in an even layer. Cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter, piece by piece. Slowly pour in the ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream while whisking constantly. Stir in ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (15 g) flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  4. Make the oat crumble. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, ¾ cup (95 g) flour, ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pour the ½ cup (113 g) melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until the mixture forms clumps.
  5. Assemble the crisp. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle about half of the salted caramel sauce over the apples. Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the filling is bubbling at the edges and the crumble is golden brown. If the top is browning too quickly after 30 minutes, tent it loosely with foil.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with a little extra flaky sea salt.

Notes

Don’t skip the flour in the filling—it thickens the juices. Slice apples evenly for even cooking. Watch the caramel carefully to avoid burning. Let the crisp rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Old-fashioned oats are essential for a crispy topping.

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

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