6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure nothing sticks to the sides.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Ensure every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out into an even layer.
Drizzle the salted caramel sauce evenly over the top of the apples. If your caramel sauce is too thick to pour, microwave it for 10-15 seconds until it reaches a drizzling consistency. The caramel will seep down between the apples as it bakes.
In the same mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and sea salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your clean fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the caramel-covered apples. Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and crisp, and the apple juices should be bubbling around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the caramel and fruit juices to thicken up so the crisp is not too runny when scooped.