Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)6 caramels1/3 cup rum or orange juiceTOPPING:3/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 15 cookies)3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cold butter, cubedVanilla ice cream
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Add apples; toss to coat. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and rum. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, mix crushed cookies, brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
