CARAMEL-APPLE SKILLET BUCKLE

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My grandma made a version of this for me when I was a little girl-and fresh apples from a tree in her backyard added an extra-special touch. I've adapted her recipe because I love the combination of apple, pecans and caramel. -Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Gala or other sweet apples (about 6 medium)
18 caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon buttermilk
Optional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, additional chopped pecans and ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and oats; sprinkle over batter. Top with apples. Bake until apples are golden brown, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt caramels with buttermilk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Let stand until set. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Rony Ghosh
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The caramel apple skillet buckle is a delicious and impressive dessert.


The Klan Official
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Faruk talukdar.F.R.D
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This is a great recipe for a fall dessert. The apples and caramel are a perfect combination.


M“ì gaming
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Aryan Sedai
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Ikhlak Khan
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my buckle didn't turn out as pictured.


mina bhatt
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The caramel apple skillet buckle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


D J Subel
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This is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend it!


Hiraahned dks
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Sami Hasib
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This dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of apples, depending on what I have on hand.


Aman Zahid
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I made this for my friends and they all raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Akinola Abiola
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This is the best apple dessert I've ever had. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine.


Melissa Vittitow
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I wasn't sure how the apples would hold up in the skillet, but they turned out perfectly tender and caramelized.


Dilsam Mohammad
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The caramel sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's so rich and flavorful.


Nobi Kazinur
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I love the ease of making this dish in a skillet. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Frank Kamau
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This caramel apple skillet buckle was a hit with my family! The flavors of the apples, caramel, and cinnamon were perfectly balanced. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel sauce was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.