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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat You Can’t Resist

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a perfect fall treat combining sweet apples and rich caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use unsalted butter for precise salt control.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Can replace with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a nutty twist.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Using kosher or sea salt yields the best results.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends work well for a gluten-free version.
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups Apples A mix of Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can swap with pumpkin spice for a different twist.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended.
For the Topping
  • 1 cups Salted Caramel Sauce Store-bought is fine, or make your own for a personal touch.

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until crumbly.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan evenly.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until it sets slightly but remains pale.
  5. Toss the sliced apples with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg, then spread the mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  6. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the apple layer and sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and apples are tender.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to maintain structure.

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