Apple-Cinnamon Walnut Crumble with Caramel-Infused Graham Cookie Crust

Ingredients

For the Crust:

- 1 cup graham crackers, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup key lime cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted

For the Filling:

- 5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (vegan if preferred)
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter, cut into small pieces

For the Topping:

- 1 cup whipped cream (vegan if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham crackers and key lime cookies with the melted vegan butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch round baking dish to form a firm, even crust.

3. Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon.
- Gently toss with half of the caramel sauce until the apples are well-coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- Dot the top with the small pieces of vegan butter.

4. Bake the Dessert:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

5. Finish with Caramel:
- Remove the dish from the oven and drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top while still warm.

6. Chill and Serve:
- Allow the dessert to cool slightly, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Before serving, top with dollops of whipped cream.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Apple dessert, Cinnamon crumble, Vegan dessert, Walnut topping, Caramel crust, Graham cookie crust, Key lime cookies, Oven-baked dessert, Whipped cream topping, Fall dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2360

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