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Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce

[heart_this] · Nov 6, 2008 · 66 Comments

Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce

An apple crisp with vanilla bean and caramel sauce.

I still hadn’t satisfied my cravings for apples and I knew that an apple crisp had to be next. Apple crisps are among my favorite desserts. They are really easy to make and they are just so good! I like that you can vary the spices to make then a bit different each time. Although the classic cinnamon and nutmeg combo is probably my favorite I also really enjoyed the almond or amaretti/amaretto version that I had made last year. More recently I came across a vanilla bean apple crisp that sounded nice. I mean, if vanilla ice cream goes so well with apple crisp, and it does, then adding vanilla to the crisp sounded like a great idea. I used some granny smith and some honey crisp apples because I had them on hand but you can use can use your favorite baking apples. I also had some caramel sauce and I thought that it would be really nice if I topped the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream off with some of it. The hot apple crisp with the melting vanilla ice cream all drenched in a warm caramel sauce was so amazing! What a great combination of flavours! I can’t wait till tomorrow to have another piece.

Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce

Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6

An apple crisp with vanilla bean and caramel sauce.

ingredients
  • 5 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise & scraped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1+ cup caramel sauce
directions
  1. Toss the apples with the sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
  2. Mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a large bowl until it forms crumbs.
  3. Place the apple mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish and pour the topping on.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until it is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
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Comments

  1. Marjie says

    November 6, 2008 at 4:18 am

    Have you ever tried making the caramel sauce in the microwave? Delectable! My recipe is very similar to yours, but the cleanup can’t be beat.

    Reply
  2. Kitt says

    November 6, 2008 at 5:32 am

    Oh so yummy! I would take mine without the caramel sauce, though (I can only take so much sugar).

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  3. Mochachocolata Rita says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:00 am

    wow…you kept tempting me to start liking apples eh?

    Reply
  4. Psychgrad says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:00 am

    Looks delicious. I think I’m going to need another scoop of ice cream.

    Reply
  5. Elra says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:22 am

    Wow Kevin,
    That looks absolutely delicious! Apple is one of my favorite fruit for desset.

    Reply
  6. Cakebrain says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:35 am

    I love how the picture shows everything melding together. Mmmm.

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:38 am

    That looks so good! I wish I had a big bowl right now. I will definately have to make this soon!

    Reply
  8. Jan says

    November 6, 2008 at 7:29 am

    That apple crisp looks yummy!
    I love the picture.

    Reply
  9. Nazarina A says

    November 6, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!

    Reply
  10. MeetaK says

    November 6, 2008 at 8:28 am

    oh i do love the way that caramel sauce is oozing all over the sauce. apples and caramel just perfect!

    Reply
  11. Happy cook says

    November 6, 2008 at 8:34 am

    Come on how can you torture us like this. I would love to have that whole plate.
    Sugarly delicious.

    Reply
  12. FoodJunkie says

    November 6, 2008 at 8:51 am

    you have become a caramel master! This dish is delicious, but you already know that. YOU ate it (we didn’t)!

    Reply
  13. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 6, 2008 at 9:16 am

    A delightful dessert!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  14. Peabody says

    November 6, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Well that looks just heavenly. Yum, yum, yum. And caramel on anything is always the way to go.

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  15. HoneyB says

    November 6, 2008 at 11:12 am

    Looks awesome!

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth says

    November 6, 2008 at 11:40 am

    lovely – the image says “comfort” to me!

    Reply
  17. VeggieGirl says

    November 6, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Kevin, that dessert is SINFUL!!! Love it :0)

    Reply
  18. Passionate About Baking says

    November 6, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Did you know I thought apple crisp when I saw the caramel here yesterday Kevin? Way to go…it’s delectable!

    Reply
  19. Ben says

    November 6, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Is there such a thing like satisfying a craving for apples? hehe. That caramel sauce sounds very good.

    Reply
  20. Grace says

    November 6, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    frankly, i can’t think of a better use for your caramel sauce. this is pretty much my ultimate dessert. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Peter M says

    November 6, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Kevin, this so very decadent and no doubt delicious…could almost be dinner!

    Reply
  22. mikky says

    November 6, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    oh my… you got another winner here… and so easy to make too… thanks kevin… 🙂

    Reply
  23. ttfn300 says

    November 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    holy crap kevin, another reason to get on making caramel!!! food porn.

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    this looks delicious! i love apple crisp!

    Reply
  25. Jo. says

    November 6, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    You’re simply killing me with your caramel sauce recipes. First came your apples with caramel sauce and now comes vanilla apples crisp. delicious, oh so delicious

    Reply
  26. Clumbsy Cookie says

    November 6, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Are you having an apple caramel week? Keep apple-caramel recipes coming, I love them together! Beautiful crip!

    Reply
  27. Maria says

    November 6, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    That is the perfect dessert if you ask me!!

    Reply
  28. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    November 6, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    That is so decadent looking…

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  29. Manggy says

    November 6, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    I also had some caramel sauce and I thought that it would be really nice if I topped the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream off with some of it.
    “Really nice?” Understatement of the century! I am freaking loving this Kevin!

    Reply
  30. lisaiscooking says

    November 6, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    I want that bite of vanilla ice cream melting into the caramel right in the middle!

    Reply
  31. Helene says

    November 6, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Kevin,

    I like this new version. I always tend to go back to my old recipes for apple crisp but looking at yours I may try something different next time.

    Reply
  32. sealaura says

    November 6, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    I hate cooking but looking at your lovely photos has inspired me. You are amazing. Also love those cats a mykonos.

    Reply
  33. Patsyk says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    You had me at caramel sauce! Yum!

    Reply
  34. Lori says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    Oh the caramel sauce! That looks absolutely wonderful. I am definitely craving sweets today.

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Oh yum! I think I’ve died and gone to apple heaven! Looks amazing and of course you knew I LOVE apple crisp right 😛 Great job!

    Reply
  36. Rosie says

    November 6, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    Drool- drool this is gorgeous Kevin!! Apple crisp and caramel just hits the right spot for me 🙂

    Rosie x

    Reply
  37. Pam says

    November 6, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    You are killing me! This looks unbelievably good. Amzazing picture.

    Reply
  38. Mike of Mike's Table says

    November 6, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    That is an awesome looking dessert. Apple crisp just screams comfort food

    Reply
  39. Holler says

    November 6, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    Well, you put that caramel sauce to good use again Kevin 🙂

    Reply
  40. Heather says

    November 6, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    ahhhh this is one of my favorite desserts ever. i just love love love apple crisp. this one sounds delicious… with the caramel and vanilla… mmm!

    Reply
  41. Pam says

    November 7, 2008 at 12:44 am

    Iknew you would do something spectacular with your caramel sauce!

    Reply
  42. ashley says

    November 7, 2008 at 1:21 am

    oh goodness this looks amazing.

    Reply
  43. Mrs Ergül says

    November 7, 2008 at 1:25 am

    This sounds great! Really, I’m so tempted to make this!

    Reply
  44. Diana Evans says

    November 7, 2008 at 2:46 am

    looks amazing Kevin!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

    Reply
  45. Ginny says

    November 7, 2008 at 3:32 am

    um…food porn! Yummy! 🙂

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  46. Theresa says

    November 7, 2008 at 11:26 am

    OMG! So tempting! Sinfully delicious.

    Reply
  47. Mrs. L says

    November 7, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    That looks so good. I’ve always been reluctant to make caramel sauce, but this might get me over my fear.

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Looks like yet another wonderful apple recipe. Looks tasty.

    Reply
  49. Cooking and the City says

    November 9, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Oh Kevin that looks so good, am hungry now!, glad its dinner time here 😉

    Reply
  50. meeso says

    November 9, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Mmmmm, there’s nothing better than a warm, apple dessert!

    Reply
  51. Sydney says

    November 9, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    that looks amazzzzzing.

    Reply
  52. canarygirl says

    November 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Oh. My. God. My mouth is actually watering. I would like a double order please.

    Reply
  53. Jeanne says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    I am making lunch for a friend this weekend and was going to go with self-saucing apple caramel pudding – but now I think I might make this. Too wonderful!

    Reply
  54. Deborah says

    November 12, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Oooh, I love the sound of adding vanilla!

    Reply
  55. NJenn says

    August 8, 2010 at 5:21 am

    Love anything that says "fast and easy" and involves baking apples. The aroma is seductive, and it seems to fit with whatever meal came before it.

    Reply
  56. Cynthia says

    August 19, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    I am teaching my 10 year old daughter how to cook. This was our second recipe together. I made it exactly as you did EXCEPT we added some Almond Bakery Emulsion. The flavor is amazing and my daughter was so proud to serve it up to the family last night. Thank you! It was a HUGE hit all around.

    Reply
  57. bakedinmaine.com says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Great photo!
    Great recipe!

    YUMMY!!!!!

    Lisa
    xo

    Reply
  58. Karla @ {The Classy Woman} says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:26 am

    OMG this looks heavenly right now!! I love what you are doing with pumpkin for fall-I so want to try your pumpkin dip! I was wondering if a savory version can be made?

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  59. Kevin says

    October 14, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Karla: I was thinking about a savoury version of the dip as well. So far I was heading down the path of adding gorgonzola, sage, onions and garlic to the pumpkin and cream cheese.

    Reply
  60. Anonymous says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:14 am

    Oh we LOVE this dessert. My family now demands that I only make your version of apple crisp! We have been enjoying your recipies for over a year now, thank you for sharing so much deliciousness. It's nice to cook up a little "back east" here on the west coast. Keep em coming!

    Reply
  61. dining room table says

    January 18, 2011 at 5:37 am

    You just made me crave for some caramel right now. The photo is so stunning.

    Reply
  62. William Stoneman says

    September 22, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Nice…thanks!

    Reply
  63. Nancy Long says

    October 11, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    hate that your site will no longer let me cut and paste the recipe

    Reply
  64. kevin says

    October 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Nancy Long: You should be able to! What browser are you using?

    Reply
  65. Pupuk untuk Sawi Putih says

    April 15, 2018 at 7:42 am

    looks yuummyyyy!!! thank you sweety

    Reply
  66. Penny says

    September 27, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    You had me drooling with the picture. I can see me with spoon in hand being comforted in the very near future lol 😉

    Reply

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