Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. This irresistible fall treat combines sweet, spiced apples and rich salted caramel, all enveloped in a buttery, crumbly topping. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, these bars are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on cozy evenings at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Stir in flour until the mixture becomes crumbly; press about two-thirds into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer them over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
- Crumble remaining flour mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg