CARAMEL APPLE CRISP

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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

Steps:

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 : Calories 394 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.