Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Granny Smith apples (approx. 5-6 large), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup high-quality salted caramel sauce
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, frozen for 30 minutes
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the 6 cups of sliced apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 cup sugar, 1.5 tbsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Let them sit for 10 minutes. Note: This creates the syrup needed to hydrate the bottom of the cake.
  2. Pour the apples and all that glorious accumulated juice into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them into an even layer.
  3. Drizzle the 1 cup of salted caramel sauce evenly over the top of the spiced apples until the fruit is mostly covered.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the caramel and apple layers. Ensure the surface is level, but do not stir the ingredients.
  5. Using your chilled box grater, grate the 1 cup of frozen butter over the top of the cake mix. Note: Aim for full coverage to prevent dry, floury spots.
  6. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and 1/4 tsp sea salt over the butter layer until evenly distributed.
  7. Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Watch for the top to turn mahogany colored and for the filling to be bubbling vigorously at the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. This is crucial for the caramel to thicken.
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