The PowWow

Caramel Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup cold butter, cubed

8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

1 package (14 ounces) caramels, halved

1 cup apple cider, divided

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Layer with half of the apples, caramels and 1 cup oat mixture. Repeat layers. Pour 1/2 cup cider over top.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining cider; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Yield: 12-14 servings.