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Cozy Salted Caramel Apple Crisp for Two – Easy Dessert

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A perfectly portioned apple crisp for two with a homemade salted caramel drizzle. Warm apples, buttery oat topping, and a touch of sea salt come together in this cozy, intimate dessert that’s ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel), cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (like Maldon)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place ramekins or baking dish on a small baking sheet.
  2. Make the apple filling: In a medium bowl, combine sliced apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly. Let sit while preparing topping.
  3. Make the oat topping: In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, ¼ cup flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add cold butter cubes. Rub butter into dry ingredients with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. Refrigerate while making caramel.
  4. Make the salted caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, spread ¼ cup granulated sugar in an even layer. Let melt without stirring, swirling pan occasionally, until deep amber color. Remove from heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter pieces until melted. Slowly drizzle in heavy cream while whisking constantly. Stir in flaky sea salt and vanilla. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Assemble the crisps: Divide apple mixture evenly between two 10-ounce ramekins or spread in a small baking dish. Spoon oat topping over apples, spreading evenly without pressing down. Drizzle about half of the salted caramel over topping.
  6. Bake: Place baking sheet with ramekins in preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for last 5-10 minutes.
  7. Rest and serve: Let crisps cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining salted caramel and serve warm. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use two different apple varieties (one sweet like Honeycrisp, one tart like Granny Smith). Keep butter cold for topping. Watch caramel carefully as sugar burns quickly. Let crisp rest before serving to allow juices to thicken. Line baking sheet to catch drips. Can be made gluten-free with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or dairy-free with vegan butter and coconut cream.

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