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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crisp

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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

Instructions
 

Topping Directions

  • Combine all ingredients for the topping.

Filling Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.  
  • Combine all ingredients for the filling.
  • Pour into 4 individual ramekins or an 8x8-inch pan.
  • Drizzle about four small spoonfuls of cinnamon salted caramel over apple filling.  Evenly distribute oat crumble on top of each ramekin.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter and heavy cream.  Whisk until cohesive.
  • Whisk in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.  Let cool slightly to thicken.