Best Ever Caramel Apple Crisp

"When our class visited an apple farm this fall, we realized that we all shared a common love apples dipped in caramel. We created this really easy dessert that the whole family can enjoy."

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 5 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F (175 degree C).

Step 2

In a medium size bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water; spread evenly into a 8x8 inch pan. In another bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter; spoon mixture evenly over apples.

Step 3

In a heavy sauce pan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat , stirring frequently, until mixture has a smooth consistency. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the crumble.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes (apple mixture will bubble and topping will be golden brown).