Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Caramel Topping

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for Cinnamon Apple Crisp is like eating a homemade apple pie, minus the traditional crust. Top it with caramel syrup for a special treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apples, cinnamon, fall recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 278kcal

2 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
2 cups peeled and sliced sweet apples any type will do, just as long as they are sweet
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup caramel for drizzling optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place sliced apples in a medium bowl and add the ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
Place the apples inside the baking dish. Pour the water over them.
In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and flour.
Sprinkle the sugar/butter mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel if desired.

Recipe Source:
Adapted from allrecipes.com