Caramel Apple Crisp

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 6-8 servings

You can't beat this combination of tender apples, gooey caramel sauce and a sweet oat topping. "My husband and I are retired and love to cook and bake," says Alta Looney of Howard, Ohio.

Ingredients

6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
28 caramels
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place apples in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat and set aside. Place caramels and water in another microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated; stir until blended. Pour over apples.
Place butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover and heat on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over caramel mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes until apples are tender, turning a half turn once.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 394 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

You can't beat this combination of tender apples, gooey caramel sauce and a sweet oat topping. "My husband and I are retired and love to cook and bake," says Alta Looney of Howard, Ohio.

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