Best Big Rays Caramel Apple Skillet Buckle Recipes

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CARAMEL-APPLE SKILLET BUCKLE



Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle image

My grandma made a version of this for me when I was a little girl-and fresh apples from a tree in her backyard added an extra-special touch. I've adapted her recipe because I love the combination of apple, pecans and caramel. -Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Gala or other sweet apples (about 6 medium)
18 caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon buttermilk
Optional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, additional chopped pecans and ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and oats; sprinkle over batter. Top with apples. Bake until apples are golden brown, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt caramels with buttermilk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Let stand until set. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

APPLE BUCKLE



Apple Buckle image

This is a fantastic recipe to learn because it can be used all throughout the seasons. As long as you have the base of this dessert down, you can use it for whatever is at the market that's beautiful and fresh.

Provided by Sean Brock

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup bourbon, brandy, or whiskey, may substitute apple cider or water
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch kosher salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus additional to grease the pan
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Apples: Peel, slice, and core apples; cut into ¼-inch slices. Heat skillet to medium and add butter to melt, followed by apples. Stir to coat apples with butter and cook, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle sugar on top of apples, then stir so sugar melts. When the sugar starts to melt, add the bourbon (optional) and bring it to a boil. Then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Use a a cake tester to check apples for softness.
  • Streusel: Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium bowl, add pecans, oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt; mix until thoroughly combined. Work in butter so the mixture becomes crumbly and the butter soaks up all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on low speed, 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl and paddle, then continue mixing on medium until smooth and creamy, 30 more seconds. With the mixer on low, add egg and vanilla. In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Then add half the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing just until combined; then add half of the milk. Repeat until all the flour and milk have been added. Turn the mixer off; scrape down the bowl and fold in the apple mixture by hand. Pour batter into a buttered springform pan, and add streusel in pieces on top. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven and use a cake tester to check for doneness; it should come out dry. Remove the springform pan and slice.

SKILLET CARAMEL-APPLE CRISP



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The caramel sauce does double duty in this warm, comforting crisp. First, it lends sweetness to the apple filling, and second, it yields a lot of leftovers to serve alongside. Use firm, tart apples like Mutsu, Jonathan or Honeycrisp, which will hold their shape during baking. Room-temperature apples work best here: If your apples are cold from the refrigerator, the caramel sauce may seize a bit. Save any extra caramel sauce in your fridge for a rainy day - that is, of course, if you haven't eaten it all.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), diced
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pounds/1,360 grams tart, firm apples, such as Mutsu, Jonathan or Honeycrisp (about 6 medium apples)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/90 grams old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup/40 grams chopped pecans (optional)
1/3 cup/75 grams light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

Steps:

  • Make the caramel sauce: Add the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water to a 3-quart saucepan and stir to combine. Add the butter and set it over medium-high heat, but do not stir. Cook, without stirring, until the butter and sugar have completely melted and started to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • After the mixture has begun to brown at the edges, use a heatproof spatula to carefully stir it occasionally until it is deep golden brown and beginning to smoke just slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not walk away from the pan during this process as the caramel will go from perfectly golden to burned in moments.
  • When the mixture is deep golden, remove the pan from the heat, and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will expand and sputter before turning into a smooth sauce. Add the vanilla and salt. If the caramel is at all lumpy, return the pan to the stove on low heat and whisk until smooth. You should have about 2 cups. Carefully pour the caramel into a heat-safe container to cool.
  • Prepare the filling: Heat your oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch slices, removing any bruised bits if necessary. Combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, spices and salt in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the top and stir again. Scrape the apples and all of their juices into a 9- or 10-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • Make the topping: In the same bowl, combine the flour, oats, pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until well combined, then add the butter and mash it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until crumbs form. Pour the crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake the crisp until the topping is golden and the juices are bubbling, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm with more warm caramel sauce and ice cream. Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. It can be rewarmed for later use in a saucepan over low heat.

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