Rhody Recipe: Kayley McCabe’s Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crumble

This cinnamon caramel apple crumble is the perfect dessert for these shortening days and quickly dropping temperatures. Apples are coated in cinnamon – and cornstarch to keep the apple juices nice and thick – then drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with a buttery crumble. I prefer to use Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisp, as the tart flesh pairs better with all of the added sweetness. Keeping the crumble covered for the first portion of cooking keeps it from burning while allowing the apples to cook fully. Top with vanilla ice cream for the best version of this dessert.

Ingredients

• 5 large Honeycrisp apples
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• ⅓ cup rolled oats

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a deep 9” pie dish or other oven-proof vessel with butter.
2. Peel the apples, core, and cut into half slices. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
3. Place the coated apple slices in the prepared pie dish, arranging to fit slices tightly.
4. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top of the apples.
5. In another mixing bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, oats, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir until combined.
6. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir in with a fork until crumbly.
7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Cover the pie dish with tin foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the tin foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The crumble should be golden brown on top and the caramel sauce should be thick and bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

For more recipes by Kayley McCabe, visit TheKitchenMcCabe.com

How Do You Like Them Apples?

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