Caramel apple crisp When my children and I make this scrumptious layered dessert at home, we use a variety of apples to give it a nice combination of flavors. from Michelle Brooks, Clarkston, Michigan

Ingredients 

3 cups old-fashioned oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup cold butter

8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

1 package (14 ounces) caramels, halved

1 cup apple cider, divided

Method 

1 In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. 

2 Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the apples, caramels and 1 cup oat mixture. Repeat layers. Pour 1/2 cup cider over top.

3 Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. 

4 Drizzle with remaining cider; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Yield: 12-14 servings.