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Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe card

This Caramel Apple Crisp is a warm, gooey dessert with tender apples and a buttery, crunchy topping, drizzled with sweet caramel. Perfect for busy moms or anyone craving a comforting, easy-to-make apple dessert. It’s one of those easy apple desserts with fresh apples that everyone actually loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 apples medium Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup oats rolled
  • 1/2 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup butter cold cubed
  • sauce Caramel for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in a greased 9x13 pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
  3. Sprinkle crumble over the apples. Bake 40–45 minutes until topping is golden and apples are bubbly.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce over warm crisp before serving. Optional: serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use firm apples to avoid mushy dessert.
  • Can be prepped a day ahead and baked when ready.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.