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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Irresistibly Indulgent Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

A delightful combination of cinnamon-spiced apples and salted caramel in easy-to-make crumble bars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup unsalted Butter melted
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can replace with gluten-free flour
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups Apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith) thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon nutmeg optional
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt optional for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Wire Rack

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 medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until crumbly, reserving two-thirds for the base.
  3. Thinly slice the apples and toss with ground cinnamon (and nutmeg, if desired) in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Press the reserved crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the spiced apple mixture over it, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, and sprinkle the remaining crumble on top.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold their shape. Consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving.

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