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Cozy Miso Caramel Apple Crumble: Best Easy Fall Dessert

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This miso caramel apple crumble is a cozy fall dessert with a savory twist. The miso in the caramel cuts through the sweetness and adds a deep umami flavor that makes the apples taste more like themselves.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
  • 6 medium apples (about 2 pounds, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the miso caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and whisk until combined. Whisk for about 2 minutes until it starts to bubble. Slowly pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream while whisking constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons white miso paste until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel, core, and slice 6 apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger until coated.
  3. Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Assemble the crumble: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the miso caramel sauce over the apples and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples and caramel.
  5. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the miso; it adds subtle depth. Use cold butter for the topping. Let the crumble rest for 10 minutes before serving. Toast the oats first for extra nutty flavor. If the topping browns too fast, tent with foil.

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Keywords: apple crumble, miso caramel, fall dessert, easy dessert, apple crisp, miso dessert

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