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Apple crisp served on a plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with a spoon on the side.
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Caramel Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

This Caramel-Drizzled Apple Crisp is a cozy, classic dessert featuring tender, spiced apples baked under a crunchy oat topping and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect sweet treat for any season or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 6 medium apples mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 900 g total)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 g
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar 50 g
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 g
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 g
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 0.5 g
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 30 ml
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 g
For the Topping:
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats 100 g
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour 65 g
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed (100 g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 g
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 g
  • ¼ teaspoon salt 1.5 g
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed (115 g)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional (60 g)
To Serve:
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar-sized oven-safe dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  3. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the cold butter cubes and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
  9. Scoop warm apple crisp into bowls and top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  10. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.