Salted Caramel Apple Crisp

Warm caramelized apples with a buttery, crumbly, sugary, oaty topping!

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Aside from the intoxicatingly sweet aroma of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven, there’s really nothing more comforting than the warm, brown sugary, cinnamon-spiced scent that lingers throughout the house while an Apple Crisp is baking. 

Y’all have heard of the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” right? Well, does that saying still apply to an apple that’s been baked in caramel, covered in buttery, brown sugary oats, and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream? Because if so, than THIS is just what that doctor ordered, yo!

With the addition of salted caramel, this Apple Crisp takes things to the next (and most delicious) level. And thanks to the help of my new Calphalon Precision Control™ Slow Cooker, it could not be any easier to throw together.

I was actually really impressed by the fact that this slow cooker pot can be removed and used directly ON TOP of my gas stove to sear and sauté ingredients before slow cooking. It’s also oven safe, guys! Talk about durable! So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that Calphalon is the #1 cookware brand in the US. And if you just so happen to be a Target shopaholic like I am (who isn’t???), I have some good news! You can find the full Calphalon Appliances line exclusively at Target. So now you have an actual excuse for walking into the labyrinth of all stores. You’re welcome.

When it comes to Crisps or Crumbles, my absolute favorite part HAS to be the crumble topping. Similar to how I eat a piece of cake by consuming all the cake first and saving the frosting for last, I like to eat all the apples/fruit first, THEN end the experience with the most heavenly mouthful of buttery brown sugar crumble. That’s why I made sure that this Crisp was TEEMING with that scrumptious crumble we all can’t get enough of.

And while you can never go wrong with a good ol’ traditional Apple Crisp, I decided to change things up a bit by adding a little (A LOT) of caramel to it. Because nothing goes better with apples than caramel, am I right? More specifically, SALTED caramel. 

Are you drooling yet?

I guess I should just get to the recipe already instead of prolonging your suffering any more… 

Start by peeling, coring, and slicing up some apples. Any kind you like! I used Mutsus from my uncle’s Hood River orchard. Yum!! You should end up with a little over 2 pounds AFTER peeling and coring. Throw the thinly-sliced apples into the slow cooker, then drizzle on some cooled salted caramel. You can either use my recipe (only the caramel sauce) or some good store-bought sauce. Toss the apples to coat, then move onto the crumble.

For the crumble, stir together some flour, quick-cook oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in some softened butter until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together when squeezed/pressed. Crumble this mixture on top of the caramel-coated apples.

Set your slow cooker on low and cook for 4-6 hours. Apple Crisp is done when nice and bubbly, and the apples are fork-tender. The cooking time mostly depends on how thick or thin your apples are sliced. Thinner will most likely result in less cooking time. 

Aside from the crumble topping, this Salted Caramel Apple Crisp is pretty much a one-pot dessert. It might take longer than baking in the oven. Hence the name, slow cooker. but that only means your house can smell of cinnamon-spiced, caramel-coated apples longer. 

The real challenge is keeping your dirty paws off that unbelievably enticing crumble every time you lift the lid to take a quick peek. I can’t say I’m not guilty of having a taste or ten of that addictively sweet crumble topping. Let’s be honest, I pretty much have the self-control of a 5-year old when anything sweet is involved.

But the wait will be TOTALLY worth it once you get that first bite of warm caramelized apples with the buttery, crumbly, sugary, oaty topping AND the slightly melted vanilla ice cream.  

Now THIS is what fall is all about, guys…

Salted Caramel Apple Crisp

Warm caramelized apples with a buttery, crumbly, sugary, oaty topping!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  

Filling:

• 2 ¼ lbs peeled, cored, and thinly-sliced apples
• 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cook oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1.2 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ cup salted butter softened

To Finish:

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Additional Salted Caramel Sauce

Instructions

 

Make the Filling:

• In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, toss the sliced apples with the caramel sauce, stirring to coat.

Make the Topping:

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Using a fork, cut the softened butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when squeezed. Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until bubbly and apples are fork-tender.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and an extra drizzle of salted caramel sauce.