Caramel Apple Crisp
This Caramel Apple Crisp recipe offers a comforting dessert, combining a buttery, spiced cake mix and oat crumble topping with tender baked apples. Finished with a warm caramel drizzle, it's a delightful treat perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's a quick and satisfying dessert.
Equipment
- 1 13x9 inch Baking Pan For baking the crisp.
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining the crumble ingredients and apples.
- 1 Apple Peeler/Corer For efficient preparation of apples.
- 1 Chef's knife For slicing apples evenly.
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl For warming the caramel topping.
Ingredients
Main
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 pkg. Pillsbury® Moist Supreme®Classic Yellow Premium Cake Mix
- 2/3 cup quick rolled oats
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tsps. ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 6 cups baking apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup Smucker's® Hot Caramel Flavored Topping
Instructions
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- COMBINE cake mix, oats, pecans, cinnamon and butter in large bowl until crumbly. Mix in apples. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
- BAKE 45 to 50 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Heat caramel topping in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 10 seconds. Drizzle over baked crisp. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For the best apple crisp, select firm baking apples such as Granny Smith for a tart counterpoint to the sweet caramel, or Honeycrisp for a balance of sweetness and texture. Ensure your butter is fully melted and incorporated into the dry ingredients to achieve a consistent, crumbly topping. Overmixing the crumble can lead to a dense, cake-like texture, so mix until just combined. The caramel drizzle is best when warm and pourable; adjust microwave time as needed for desired consistency. For an elevated presentation, serve warm with a dollop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or a swirl of fresh whipped cream.