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Cozy Miso Caramel Apple Crumble: Easy Fall Dessert

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This miso caramel apple crumble is a cozy, easy fall dessert with a salty-sweet twist. The miso adds a savory depth to the caramel, making it a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg), a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (40g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make the miso caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and whisk until smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in the miso paste, vanilla extract, and sea salt until completely smooth.
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into about 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss them in a large bowl with the flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until coated.
  4. Pour the caramel over the apples and stir gently to combine. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch square baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. If the topping is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly before serving: Let the crumble sit on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Keep the butter cold for the crumble topping to ensure a flaky texture. The miso caramel can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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

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