Do I have to peel the apples?

I know, this is the hardest part, and no, you don't have to. If you leave the peel on just know that there will be a little more of a rustic texture, and the apples will be a little firmer. I like the softer consistency of peeled apples, but you do you!

What is the best way to peel apples?

I know there are all kinds of apple peeling gizmos out there, but here's my method! Slice off the top and the bottom of the apple (these make good snacks while you are peeling). Now peel your apple with a vegetable peeler using a little criss-cross motion. You can either go up and down the apple (best for big apples) or peel in a circle all the way around (best for smaller apples. When you are done, you can use an apple slicer to core the apples before you cut them into small pieces.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

It can! You can make it up to a day ahead. Store it covered in the fridge and let the crisp come to room temperature before you serve it. You can also pop it into a 200 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes to heat it up if you like.

Have a question that I didn't cover?

Pop your question in the Comments section under the recipe card and I will answer pronto!

Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp: A Perfect Fall Dessert

Name: Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 medium sized apples, any variety; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ cup of your favorite caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling!; 1 cup flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; ½ cup brown sugar; 8 tablespoons butter, softened

Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp

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Looking for a delicious autumn treat? Try this easy Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp recipe that is bursting with apples and spices and a swirl of caramel.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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6 medium sized apples, any variety
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup of your favorite caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling!
1 cup flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter, softened

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350.
Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch slices.
Put the apple slices along with the cinnamon, the allspice and the cloves in a mixing bowl and toss them to combine everything up.
Pour in ½ cup of the caramel sauce and give it another stir to coat. Transfer the apple filling into a 10 inch oven safe skillet (you KNOW I love my cast iron skillet for this one!), spreading it all the way to the edge of the skillet
Now for the topping! Put the flour, oats, and brown sugar into a mixing bowl, give it a stir until it is all mixed up, and then add the softened butter. With clean hands, smoosh the butter into the oat mixture until it is crumbly and then sprinkle it over your apple mixture.
Pop it into the oven and bake it up until the topping is golden and you can see some bubbling along the edges, about 40 minutes
Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes, divide it among bowls and top with a little more caramel sauce (and a little ice cream or whipped cream would also be fabulous!

Notes

- Apples: You can use any kind you like, or a mixture. We like to use a combo of sweeter apples (like Fuji or Gala) with tarter apples (like Granny Smith) but any apples will work.

- Caramel Sauce: Look for this luscious sauce near the ice cream, usually at the end of that frozen food aisle.

- Oatmeal: Regular rolled oats are what you need – look for them in the breakfast aisle (and then make this apple pie oatmeal for breakfast!

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/skillet-caramel-apple-crisp/