Caramel Apple Crumble

For those hankering after the ultimate quick and easy dessert, this apple skillet crumble with a juicy caramel filling is fall comfort food at its best. You can make the topping ahead and keep it in the freezer to enjoy this all-time favorite for breakfast, brunch, dessert, teatime, or anytime!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Dec 26, 2025

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Ingredients list for the Caramel Apple Crumble

• 2 cups apples, cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• Salted butter caramel sauce (recipe here)

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Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix the 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add butter and work in pieces, until large clumps form.

3. Lightly butter a cast-iron skillet, toss together apples, and drizzle with the caramel sauce.

4. Spread the crumble topping evenly on top of the apple/caramel mixture with your hand and press it down lightly.

5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional caramel sauce!

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Caramel Apple Crumble

Author: Nina L. Palmer  |  Servings: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 20 min  |   Cook Time: 35 min

Enjoy quick, easy fall comfort food at its best.

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• 2 cups apples, cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• Salted butter caramel sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add butter and work in pieces, until large clumps form.
3. Lightly butter a cast-iron skillet, toss together apples, and drizzle with the caramel sauce.
4. Spread the crumble topping evenly on top of the apple/caramel mixture with your hand and press it down lightly.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional caramel sauce!

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