Description
Salted caramel elevates this classic apple crisp. A pretzel crumble topping adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (397 g) soft caramel candy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups (1420 ml) chopped apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups (473 ml) pretzels
- 1 cups (237 ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Start by making the caramel: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels, cream, and sea salt. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the caramels are melted and the sauce is creamy. Set aside.
- Mix the apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
- Heat butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add apples and sauté for 10 minutes, until softened.
- Pour in all but 1/2 cup of the salted caramel sauce, stirring to combine.
To make the topping
- Place pretzels in a small food processor and pulse until finely chopped, but not pulverized.
- Combine all topping ingredients, stirring well to combine.
- Sprinkle topping over the salted caramel apple mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and the topping is golden.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top and serve with ice cream.
Notes
- For a richer caramel flavor, use high-quality, name-brand caramels.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely crush the pretzels in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
- Store leftover crisp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20