Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe
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Caramel Apple Crisp

By: Alta Looney 
"You can't beat this combination of tender apples, gooey caramel sauce and a sweet oat topping. 'My husband and I are retired and love to cook and bake,' says Alta Looney of Howard, Ohio."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups sliced, peeled tart apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 28 caramels*
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place apples in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat and set aside. Place caramels and water in another microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until heated; stir until blended. Pour over apples.
  2. Place butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover and heat on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over caramel mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-15 minutes until apples are tender, turning a half turn once.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with Hershey caramels.
  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Tanya   view full review
I have to say, this is the best apple crisp I've ever made. I love the caramel flavour and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Alice   view full review
This was a quick and fabulous recipe. I modified for diabetic purposes and used whole wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by B_32   view full review
This was really good! I never made apple crisp in a microwave before so I was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by sarak   view full review
Absolutely Delicious! I used caramel ice cream topping instead of the caramels and served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by Dianne   view full review
Incredibly easy and incredibly yummy! I can't believe I made this in the microwave! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by MYKIDSMOM5   view full review
Sorry, I just didn't enjoy this recipe. I was much too thick and gooey and even seperated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by Taylor   view full review
This recipe was just a pleasure to make. It was very, very, and very GREAT!!! P.S. you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by SunnyByrd   view full review
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this turned out in the microwave (!), but I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by lkm   view full review
This was delicious- I seriously couldn't stop eating it! I made it with Honey Crisp apples...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Sue from Brazil, Indiana   view full review
This recipe was the first thing I have ever made in the microwave in years. It was a hit with...

 

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