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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crisp

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling
  • 5 cups Granny Smith apple slices about 2 3/4 pounds
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 Tablespoon apple butter optional
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Cinnamon Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Topping Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients for the topping.
Filling Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  
  2. Combine all ingredients for the filling.
  3. Pour into 4 individual ramekins or an 8x8-inch pan.
  4. Drizzle about four small spoonfuls of cinnamon salted caramel over apple filling.  Evenly distribute oat crumble on top of each ramekin.
  5. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.  Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.  Top with a big, melty scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra enjoyment.
Cinnamon Salted Caramel Directions
  1. Pour sugar in a large saucepan.  Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until all the sugar has melted and color is a medium-amber color.  Sugar will clump, but don't worry!  Those clumps will melt, so just keep stirring.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and heavy cream.  Whisk until cohesive.
  3. Whisk in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.  Let cool slightly to thicken.