Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step towards baking bliss. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 5-6 medium apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
If you’re feeling adventurous or need to accommodate dietary preferences, feel free to swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free alternative, or use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar for a different sweetness profile.
Instructions
Now, let’s get to the fun part — creating this delicious dessert!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple slices with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the caramel-covered apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let it cool slightly before serving — this is the hardest part, but trust me, it’s worth the wait!
One thing I learned from my abuela is that patience in cooking often leads to the most rewarding experiences. So, take a moment to enjoy the aroma filling your kitchen while you wait.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International