Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Caramel Apple Crisp

When you need a dessert that feels comforting but doesn’t demand hours in the kitchen, this 4-ingredient caramel apple crisp is the perfect fix. It delivers that classic apple-and-caramel flavor everyone loves, but with a shortcut method that makes it weeknight-friendly. Whole caramel squares melt right into the apple filling, creating gooey pockets of sweetness beneath a buttery, golden topping — all the cozy charm of fall baking, minus the fuss.

Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream so it melts into the caramel. For casual dinners, pair it with coffee, hot cider, or a glass of cold milk. At brunch or holiday gatherings, it balances savory dishes like baked ham, sausage, or an egg casserole beautifully.

🍏 Oven-Baked Caramel Apple Crisp

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom.
3. Scatter caramel squares over the apples.
4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top, covering as much as possible.
5. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, moistening the surface.
6. Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden brown with bubbling edges.
7. Rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the caramel settle.

✨ Simple, nostalgic, and indulgent — this crisp is proof that a handful of pantry staples can turn into something truly special.