Caramel Apple Strawberry Crunch Dessert 🍎🍓🍮
A warm, gooey, and crunchy dessert that combines caramel-coated apples, juicy strawberries, and a buttery oat crumble—perfect with ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Fruit Layer:
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3 cups peeled & diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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2 cups sliced strawberries
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Crunch Topping:
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For Serving:
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Vanilla ice cream
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Extra caramel drizzle
Instructions
1. Prep the Fruit
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Toss apples, strawberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
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Spread into a greased 9×9″ baking dish and drizzle with caramel sauce.
2. Make the Crunch Topping
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In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
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Stir in nuts (if using). Sprinkle evenly over the fruit.
3. Bake
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 mins until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly.
4. Serve Warm!
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Let cool slightly, then scoop into bowls and top with ice cream and extra caramel.
Tips & Variations
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Quick hack: Use apple pie filling + fresh strawberries for a faster version.
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Gluten-free? Swap flour for almond flour and use GF oats.
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Extra crunch: Add graham cracker crumbs to the topping.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ Sweet-tart fruit meets buttery, crispy topping.
✅ Easy to customize—try peaches, raspberries, or pears!
✅ Crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or cozy nights.
Make ahead? Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight—just add 5-10 mins to baking time.
Want a mini version? Bake in ramekins for single servings! 😍
Need a homemade caramel sauce recipe? Let me know!