Description

This Caramel Apple Fall Casserole is cozy, spiced, and indulgent—perfect for chilly autumn evenings, Thanksgiving gatherings, or a weekend family dessert. Featuring tender baked apples layered with caramel, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a rustic yet elegant dish that fills your kitchen with irresistible fall aromas. Topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this casserole is a heartwarming way to celebrate the harvest season.

Ingredients

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6 medium apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups cubed brioche or challah bread (optional, for extra texture)

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Layer apples in the casserole dish. Drizzle with half the caramel sauce.
If using bread cubes, sprinkle them evenly between apple layers.
Top with pecans and remaining caramel sauce.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for variation.

Add a splash of bourbon or vanilla extract to the caramel sauce for extra flavor.

Make it dairy-free with coconut whipped cream and vegan caramel sauce.