Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 5 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• One third cup sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise & scraped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Two thirds cup flour
• Two thirds cup rolled oats
• Two thirds cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• One third cup butter, melted
• 1 + cup caramel sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the apples with the sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a large bowl until it forms crumbs.

Place the apple mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish and pour the topping on.

Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.