Granny Apple Surprise with Caramel Candied Granola

Ingredients

Filling
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup apple juice
Topping
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup granola
1/4 cup Imperial Sugar Light Brown Sugar
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into four
4 tablespoons store-bought caramel sauce, divided
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
In a large bowl combine apples, half of lemon juice and flour. Toss to coat evenly. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter to skillet. Pour in apple mixture and sauté apples about 5 minutes stirring frequently for even cooking.
To the skillet, add cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray four 5-ounce oven-proof ramekins. Scoop apple mixture evenly into each ramekin.
In a medium bowl combine oats, granola, brown sugar and salt and mix thoroughly. Distribute topping (4 tablespoons each) the ramekins. Place one half-tablespoon butter on top of each ramekin. Place all ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Drizzle store-bought caramel sauce on top of each ramekin and enjoy.

Rate & Review

KatiesCucina

Oct 25, 2014

Delicious and easy to make. Using the granny smith apples make this recipe not too sweet. I love the idea of using store-bought caramel sauce. Easy to add if you want the dessert a little sweeter!