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Close-up view of a slice of caramel apple crisp pie on a minimalist wooden plate.

Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

A delightful dessert combining tart apples, a buttery crust, and a caramelized crisp topping for a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar to sweeten things up
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed for that flaky texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the sweetness
Apple Filling
  • 4 medium apples apples peeled and diced, Granny Smith preferred
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for a caramel-like depth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to keep the apples fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon because apples and cinnamon are soulmates
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken the juices
Crisp Topping
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for the base of the topping
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats for that classic crisp texture
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed, to make it nice and crisp

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt for the base; cut in cold butter until coarse. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
  3. Toss diced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Spread over baked base.
  4. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until pea-sized. Sprinkle over apples.
  5. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For best results, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.