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Cozy Caramel Apple Crisp with Easy Oatmeal Streusel

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This cozy caramel apple crisp features a crunchy oatmeal streusel topping and a luscious caramel apple filling. It’s the perfect fall dessert that comes together in under 20 minutes of prep and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  3. Make the streusel: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. If using nuts, stir them in.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the apples. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples, covering them completely. Do not press down.
  5. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If the streusel browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  6. Cool slightly and serve: Let the crisp rest on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce just before serving.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter for the streusel and let the crisp rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. The crisp can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking. To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds or the whole dish in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

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Keywords: apple crisp, caramel apple crisp, oatmeal streusel, fall dessert, easy apple dessert

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