26 Jan
Inside Out Apple Crisp
Am I awesome or awful for posting this the day after I tell you I’m launching a weight loss challenge? Awesome for those of you who are NOT joining my challenge, pretty dang sucky for those who are.
It’s okay to treat yourself sometimes though, so even if you’re trying to lose weight with me, maybe you can give this a try on Valentine’s Day or something?
I’m not going to repost the recipe because I think the respective blog authors deserve the traffic, but this Inside Out Apple Crisp drizzled with caramel sauce ranks as one of my favorite desserts, ever. The apple smells delicious as it bakes, the presentation is beautiful when you have guests, and the contrast of the tart of the apple with the crunchy sweetness of the oat mixture is really lovely. You get to feel good about yourself for eating some fruit (I ate the skin and everything both times I prepared this) and a little bit of oats as well. Go ahead and ignore the fact that you’re chowing down on a fair amount of butter, sugar, and heavy cream as well. 
My advice? Be really, really generous with the caramel. Your guests (and your taste buds) will thank you.
Inside Out Apple Crisp
Caramel Sauce
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mmm.mmm.mmm - looks divine!!
1That picture is awesome! Did you use a lightbox?
Jenna Reply:
January 26th, 2011 at 9:39 am
No, we have this strip of lights under the cupboards in the kitchen. It works okay but I would love to have something that looks a bit more natural!
Yum. I think I’ll make it around Valentine’s Day. I remember seeing it on your food blog and it looked delicious.
3That sounds amazing & that picture is AWESOME!
4this looks really tasty. And even if you are losing weight, it really is okay to have a treat. If you deprive yourself completely, you will want it even more. That ends up destroying all you try to accomplish.
5Yes…mean…
But looks amazing! Definitely something to put in the book for a special occasion.
6Yum! Can’t wait to make this! Maybe tonight…
Kelli Nicole Reply:
January 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Also, did you use the pumpkin spice? Would it make much of a difference without it?
Jenna Reply:
January 26th, 2011 at 11:42 am
I think cinnamon would work just fine. I used both apple pie spice and cinnamon
This looks amazing! I’m such a fan of apple crisp. It tastes so much better when it’s freezing outside (as it is now). I may need to try this out for this weekend!
8I’m tracking what I eat… but not participating in the challenge because I’m pregger. lol. I guess that means I can make it! haha. Thanks for sharing!
9Mmmmm… This looks so good!
10I made this last night and it was so tasty. And my husband was super impressed!
11Jenna-
Thanks so much for linking to My Baking Addiction! I truly appreciate it! Your photo is beautiful and I am thrilled you loved the recipe! Have a delicious day!
-Jamie
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