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Creamy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp: 10-Minute Easy Dessert

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A comforting and indulgent apple crisp featuring a chewy, caramel-soaked oat topping. This easy dessert balances sweet and salty flavors with tender spiced apples and a crunchy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces; mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp apple cider (optional)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (implied from instructions, though not explicitly listed in ingredients section, it is mentioned in Step 2)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and apple cider (if using).
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish and press down gently.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour.
  5. Cut softened butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the texture resembles coarse sand with some larger clumps.
  6. In a small separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
  7. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the oat topping. Do not stir; let it sit for a minute to allow oats to absorb the liquid.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Cover loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow caramel to set.
  10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted to maintain the correct topping texture. Do not skip the resting time after baking as the caramel needs to set. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and coconut or oat cream. If making ahead, assemble the night before and refrigerate, adding 10-15 minutes to baking time.

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Keywords: apple crisp, salted caramel, oat dessert, fall dessert, easy baking, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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