Bartlett pears start on the stovetop ... and crisp topping bake together, the sugars in both caramelize around the edges of the pan and take on the gooey stretchiness of a caramel apple coating.

Our crisp is out of the oven and it smells so good. The cinnamon, the apples, the caramel- let's put all these things together. So, first, I want to go ahead and add the caramel right on top.

you can drizzle some of the extra caramel on top of the crisp, or dip apple wedges into it as a snack while the crisp bakes, which you will definitely want to do.

Sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Bake for about 45 minutes or till golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle some more caramel on top! For the full post ...

Autumn brings the allure of crisp apples, warm spices ... Now, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top for a beautiful finishing touch. Create the Swirl: Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl ...