Baking
Classic Baked Apple Crisp with Rich Caramel Sauce
This simple apple crisp features thinly sliced fruit baked until tender under a crunchy oat topping. A homemade sauce adds a sweet, tangy finish.
40 minCook time
40 minTotal time
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Instructions
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Prepare the Topping
Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture reaches a crumbly texture. -
Bake the Apple Crisp
Place the thinly sliced apples in a baking dish. Spread the prepared topping evenly over the fruit. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes. -
Make the Sauce
Cook the melting butter with the flour and water to create a base. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Video
“Old Fashioned Apple 🍎 Crisp” by Whippoorwill Holler, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
This dessert highlights the natural flavor of fresh apples, softened by baking with cinnamon and salt. The topping combines oats and flour for a textured, savory-sweet contrast to the fruit.
Serve the crisp warm alongside the homemade sauce, which blends brown sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla for a rich, glossy finish. This classic combination makes for a satisfying and comforting treat.
