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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Indulgent Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Fall Bliss

Indulge in Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a delightful blend of cinnamon-spiced apples and rich salted caramel, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Crumble
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt essential for flavor enhancement
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a twist
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce store-bought is a great time-saver

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour to the wet mixture, mixing until crumbly. Reserve two-thirds for the base and set aside the rest.
  4. Toss the sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
  5. Press the reserved crumble mixture into the bottom of the lined pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Spread the spiced apple mixture over the crust, then drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping over the apples and caramel. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with warm vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat. Consider adding nuts to the crumble for extra crunch.

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