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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Cozy Fall Evenings

These Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars combine buttery crumble with spiced apple and salted caramel for a cozy dessert perfect for fall.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for balancing sweetness
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups apples e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For the Salted Caramel Finish
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well, then fold in flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  3. Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  4. Slice apples and coat with ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Distribute evenly over the crust.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apple layer for even distribution.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  6. Crumble the remaining mixture over the caramel and apple layer.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
    Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the bars after cooling to room temperature to set the layers perfectly.

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