Description
This miso caramel apple crumble is a cozy fall dessert with a savory twist. The miso in the caramel adds depth, making the apples taste richer and perfectly balanced between sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, for finishing)
- 6 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples (about 2 lbs or 900g), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter your baking dish.
- Make the Miso Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. It will clump at first—keep stirring until it melts into a deep amber liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Immediately add the 3 tablespoons butter and whisk until melted. Slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup heavy cream while whisking. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon vani…
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the sliced apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften slightly. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the apples and stir for another minute. Remove from heat and pour the apples into your prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized butter lumps.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the miso caramel evenly over the apples. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the caramel. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles up around the edges. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the apples, Honeycrisp are recommended for natural sweetness and firm texture. White miso is key—it’s milder than red or brown miso. If the caramel seizes, return to low heat and whisk in a tablespoon of warm water until smooth. Let the crumble rest for at least 15 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: apple crumble, miso caramel, fall dessert, apple dessert, crumble recipe, miso dessert