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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Fall Bliss

Delight in salted caramel apple crumble bars combining spiced apples and buttery topping for a cozy fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Provides richness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional to adjust based on caramel used
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For structure of the bars
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Thinly Sliced Apples Mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements cinnamon
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Remaining Flour Mixture For that irresistible crunch

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; spread over the crust.
  6. Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over the apple filling.
  7. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over the top.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor. Ensure to cool bars completely before slicing for neat cuts.

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