Apple Carmel Crunch Recipe

Name: Apple Carmel Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 17.5 oz. frozen puff pastry; 2 medium granny smith apples (peeled, and sliced thin); 2 fuji or golden delicious apples (peeled and sliced thin); Cream Cheese Mixture; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 2 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese; 1/2 c. powdered sugar; 1 c. brown sugar packed; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 2 T. cinnnamon; 1/4 nutmeg; Crunchy Stuesel Topping; 3/4 c. quick oats; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. coarsly chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 tsp. cinnamon; dash of nutmeg; 6 oz. butter (melted); Carmel Drizzle; 1 jar of carmenl ice cream topping (warmed slightly in microwave right before serving)

Servings: persons

1 17.5 oz. frozen puff pastry
2 medium granny smith apples (peeled, and sliced thin)
2 fuji or golden delicious apples (peeled and sliced thin)
Cream Cheese Mixture
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. brown sugar packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 T. cinnnamon
1/4 nutmeg
Crunchy Stuesel Topping
3/4 c. quick oats
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. coarsly chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
6 oz. butter (melted)
Carmel Drizzle
1 jar of carmenl ice cream topping (warmed slightly in microwave right before serving)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
First, peel & thinly slice apples and put in a bowl. Mix apples together with your hands so the two types of apples are evenly distrubuted. Drizzle 2 tsp. of fresh lemon juice over apples and quickly mix again. Set aside.
3
Add cream cheese and egg to a mixing bowl and beat on high until creamed. Then, add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
4
Next, add apples to the cream cheese mixture and stir thoroughly.
5
Layer 1 sheet of defrosted puff pastry into 9 x 9 pan prepared with nonstick spray. May have to cut pastry to fit pan. Spoon 1/2 of the apple cream cheese mixture onto puff pastry. Lay 2nd pastry on top of apple mixture, then spoon rest of apple mixture on top of the 2nd pastry. Top with streusal mixture.
6
Bake for 45 minutes.
7
Right before serving drizzle warmed carmel over individual serving and enjoy!

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 17.5 oz. frozen puff pastry, 2 medium granny smith apples (peeled, and sliced thin), 2 fuji or golden delicious apples (peeled and sliced thin), Cream Cheese Mixture, and more.

Yes, Apple Carmel Crunch falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Carmel Crunch

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Variations & substitutions

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