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Baked Apple Cinnamon Casserole with Salted Caramel

This baked apple cinnamon casserole combines sliced ripe apples layered with warm cinnamon and sweet bread cubes, baked until tender and golden. The final dish has a soft, moist interior with a lightly crispy top, drizzled with salted caramel sauce for added richness and saltiness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups sliced ripe apples peeled and cored
  • 4 cups bread cubes preferably slightly stale, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce for drizzling before serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish or casserole dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the sliced apples evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a colorful and inviting layer.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with cinnamon and brown sugar, tossing gently to coat all the pieces generously with fragrant spices and sweetness.
  4. Spread the spiced bread cubes evenly over the apples, creating a layered and textured appearance that will bake up with a beautiful crust.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread cubes to help them crisp and brown as they bake, adding richness to the dish.
  6. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes. The aroma of cinnamon and baked apples will fill your kitchen.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly and set before serving.
  8. Just before serving, drizzle salted caramel sauce over the warm casserole for a decadent, salty-sweet finish.
  9. Serve in warm bowls, allowing everyone to enjoy the soft apples, crispy bread topping, and luscious caramel.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute bread with gluten-free bread or crumble. Feel free to add chopped nuts for extra crunch. Adjust sweetness to taste, and try with other apple varieties for varied flavor.