Apple crumble with salted caramel topping
Prep
20 min
Total
20 min
Makes
8 servings
Welcome fall with this cozy apple dessert!
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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
Instructions
- 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.