Apple Carmelina Recipe

Apple Carmelina is a warm, comforting dessert featuring spiced tender apples baked under a buttery, sugary crumble topping and served with decadent garnishes. Ideally the dessert should be served straight from the oven while the filling is bubbling to create a striking temperature contrast with the cold vanilla ice cream.

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Apple Carmelina Recipe Ingredients

Apple Filling:

• 2 cans (20 oz each) sliced apples, thoroughly drained
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Crumble Topping:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp butter, softened

For Serving:

• Vanilla bean ice cream
• Salted caramel sauce

How To Make Apple Carmelina Recipe

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to three hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an eight-by-eight-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained apple slices with the one-half cup of granulated sugar, one-quarter cup of brown sugar, apple pie spice, salt, and one-quarter cup of flour. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated in the spiced sugar mixture.
3. Layer the Fruit: Spread the apple mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
4. Make the Crumble: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the three-quarters cup of flour, salt, one-half cup of brown sugar, and one-quarter cup of granulated sugar. Add the five tablespoons of softened butter.
5. Form Crumbs: Use your clean hands or a pastry cutter to squish the butter into the dry ingredients. Continue working it until the mixture forms chunky, coarse crumbs that hold together when pressed.
6. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples, covering them completely. Bake for thirty to thirty-five minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling vigorously around the edges.
7. Serve: Scoop the warm Apple Carmelina into bowls. Top immediately with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and a heavy drizzle of caramel sauce.

Recipe Tips

• Drain the Apples: Canned apples come in liquid or syrup. It is vital to drain them thoroughly before mixing, or your dessert will be soupy rather than thick and jammy.
• Butter Texture: Ensure your butter is softened, not melted. Softened butter creates a crumbly, streusel-like texture, whereas melted butter would create a dense, cookie-like crust.
• Spice Blend: If you don’t have apple pie spice, a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a tiny pinch of cardamom works perfectly to replicate that warm, autumnal flavor.
• Crisp vs. Crumble: If you want to turn this into an “Apple Crisp,” simply add one-half cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to the topping mixture for added texture.

What To Serve With Apple Carmelina

Apple Carmelina accompaniments are indulgent, creamy additions frequently served to balance the intense sweetness and spice of the baked fruit. Ideally the caramel sauce should be warmed slightly before pouring to ensure it cascades smoothly over the melting ice cream.

• A scoop of French Vanilla or Cinnamon ice cream
• Fresh whipped cream
• A hot cup of dark roast coffee to cut the sweetness
• Panera Bread Lemonade for a tart contrast

How To Store Apple Carmelina

• Refrigerate: Store the cooled dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. The topping may soften slightly over time.
• Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for thirty seconds, or place the entire dish back in a three hundred and fifty degree oven for ten minutes to re-crisp the topping.
• Freeze: You can freeze the baked dessert for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Apple Carmelina Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal (per serving with ice cream)
• Carbohydrates: 78g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 14g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 55g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving based on 6 servings.

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