# What You Need:
→ Apple Filling
01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tbsp whiskey (such as bourbon)
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 1 tsp lemon juice
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Caramel Sauce
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tbsp water
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Crumble Topping
15 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
16 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
17 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
18 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
19 - 1/4 tsp salt
20 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
21 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, whiskey, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss well to coat. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Without stirring, cook until the sugar turns a light amber color, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
04 - In a bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and cut in using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
05 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple and caramel layer. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbly and tender.
06 - Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
