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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp for Two – Easy Dessert

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A perfectly portioned salted caramel apple crisp for two, featuring a rich homemade caramel sauce, tender spiced apples, and a crunchy oat topping. Ready in under an hour, this cozy dessert is ideal for date nights or quiet evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to heat up.
  2. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Toss with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Make the caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add ¼ cup brown sugar and stir constantly until bubbly and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cream and vanilla: Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add vanilla and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Remove from heat. Caramel should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
  5. Combine apples and caramel: Pour warm caramel over sliced apples and toss gently to coat. Let sit while making topping.
  6. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold butter cubes and work into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  7. Assemble the crisps: Divide apple-caramel mixture evenly between two 10-ounce ramekins. Sprinkle topping evenly over each, pressing down gently.
  8. Bake: Place ramekins on preheated baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly around the edges. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool slightly: Let crisps rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes to allow caramel to thicken.
  10. Serve warm: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and drizzle any remaining caramel from the pan over the top.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter for the topping and let the caramel bubble for a full 2 minutes. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the caramel to thicken. Double the topping if you prefer extra crunch.

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