Caramel Apple Crunch
Indulge in the cozy, autumn-inspired delight of Caramel Apple Crunch, a perfect blend of tart Granny Smith apples, warm cinnamon, and golden, buttery oat topping. This easy-to-make dessert features tender apple slices tossed with a hint of lemon juice for brightness, then baked under a crumble of rolled oats, brown sugar, and cold butter for a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Drizzled with luscious caramel sauce and optionally served with a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream, this irresistible dish captures the essence of fall in every bite. Whether you're crafting a festive holiday dessert or a comforting treat for a crisp evening, this Caramel Apple Crunch is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in just an hour, it’s a quick and decadent way to warm up your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Butter, unsalted and cold
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 scoop per serving Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin wedges. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice to the bowl with the apple slices. Toss to coat evenly, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Evenly sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples in the baking dish, ensuring the apples are well-covered.
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.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the apple crunch just before serving.
Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an extra indulgent dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
