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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A warm and comforting apple crisp topped with a crunchy oat topping and drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce, served with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for cozy nights and easy to make in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sweetening the apple filling)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (adds warmth and depth to filling and topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream (high-quality or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss in a large bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (if using), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Spread apple mixture evenly in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apples.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling and tender but not mushy. Tent with foil after 30 minutes if topping browns too fast.
  6. While baking, make salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until amber and fully melted. Quickly add 6 tablespoons butter, stirring until combined. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup warmed heavy cream while stirring (careful of bubbling). Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Let cool slightly.
  7. Let apple crisp cool for at least 10 minutes after baking. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.

Notes

Use a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples for best flavor and texture. Keep butter cold when making topping for a crisp texture. Stir caramel constantly to prevent burning and add butter and cream off heat. If caramel thickens too much, gently rewarm with a splash of cream or milk. Frozen apples can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter and coconut cream, plus dairy-free ice cream.

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Keywords: apple crisp, salted caramel, dessert, vanilla ice cream, easy dessert, fall dessert, cozy dessert, homemade caramel sauce

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