Prep
20 min
Total
20 min
Makes
8 servings
Chef Paul Lillakas shares a unique twist on the classic apple crumble recipe — the perfect seasonal treat with a delightful salted caramel topping. What are you waiting for? We’re arms-wide-open for the fall season and everything it brings!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 lbs golden delicious or granny smith apples peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
Salted Caramel Oat Topping:
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
METHOD
- Chop apples into 1/2-inch chunks.
- In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add flour and cook, stirring until bubbling.
- Add apples, water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cardamom (if using).
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until apples are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick over medium heat, combine sugar and water; stir to combine. Let come to bubble, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in butter and salt. Cook, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in oats. Continue to cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until golden brown.
- Sprinkle topping onto apples in other skillet. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.