Ingredients
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- 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup high-quality salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (extra for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Step 1: Oven and Pan Preparation. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or a large oven-safe skillet with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure the caramel doesn’t stick to the sides.
- Step 2: Seasoning the Apples. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apples into your prepared baking dish and spread them out in an even layer.
- Step 3: Adding the Caramel Layer. Warm your salted caramel sauce slightly so it is easy to pour. Drizzle about 1/4 cup of the sauce directly over the apples in the pan. This allows the caramel to seep down and mix with the apple juices as they bake.
- Step 4: Creating the Crumble Topping. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and sea salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the cold, cubed butter into the mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
- Step 5: Final Assembly and Baking. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Step 6: The Final Drizzle. Just before serving, drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the top of the warm crisp. Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt if you want an extra pop of flavor.
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian