Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat Recipe
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and tart with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a delightful fall treat featuring tender spiced apples, rich salted caramel, and a buttery crumbly crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Crumble
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Make the Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press the Base Layer: Press about two-thirds of the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust layer.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and thinly sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg until well coated.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
- Add Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the flour mixture evenly over the salted caramel and apples to form the crumble topping.
- Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure they hold together well.
Notes
- Choose your favorite apple variety such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for different flavor profiles.
- You can use either homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce according to your preference.
- Make sure bars are completely cooled before cutting to avoid them falling apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2.5x3 inches)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Salted caramel apple bars, apple crumble bars, fall dessert, apple dessert bars, salted caramel dessert
