Caramel Apple Crisp

Name: Caramel Apple Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 28 caramels; 2 tablespoons water; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

You can't beat this combination of tender apples, gooey caramel sauce and a sweet oat topping. "My husband and I are retired and love to cook and bake," says Alta Looney of Howard, Ohio.

Ingredients

6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
28 caramels
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place apples in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat and set aside. Place caramels and water in another microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated; stir until blended. Pour over apples.
Place butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover and heat on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over caramel mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes until apples are tender, turning a half turn once.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 394 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Apple Crisp in Quick Cooking September/October 2002

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yukon131

Oct 27, 2016

I didn't follow directions too well, but it turned out awesome, so yum. thanks for the recipe :)
erinshea1982

Sep 23, 2016

This was a fabulous dessert! We have fresh apples right now and they were perfect! We served with fresh whipped cream!