Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Cozy Fall Memories

Delight in the warm flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, perfect for autumn gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 12 bars

Course: DESSERTS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup Melted Butter Use unsalted for better control of salt.
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt Kosher or fine sea salt.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.

For the Apple Filling

4 cups Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Tart and sweet; alternatives include Fuji or Gala.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omitting is optional.

For the Topping

1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Use homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Large bowl
Parchment paper

Method

Recipe Steps

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Press about two-thirds of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples.
Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the caramel and apples.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown.
Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent touch.

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