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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Streusel

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This salted caramel apple crisp features tender cinnamon-spiced apples, rich homemade salted caramel, and a crunchy oat streusel topping. It’s the perfect comfort dessert for cozy nights, holiday dinners, or any time you need a warm, satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss in a large bowl with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until coated. Set aside.
  3. Make the salted caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and whisk constantly until dissolved and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking (it will bubble up). Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt. Taste and adjust salt if desired.
  4. Make the streusel: In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Spread apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour salted caramel over the top without stirring. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake: Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until streusel is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges. If streusel browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Let crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

Don’t skip the lemon juice—it prevents browning and balances sweetness. Use cold butter for the streusel for the best crumbly texture. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. For extra caramel, double the caramel recipe and save half for drizzling. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to re-crisp the streusel.

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Keywords: apple crisp, salted caramel, oat streusel, fall dessert, comfort food, apple dessert, easy apple crisp

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