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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars: Fall's Cozy Sweet Treat

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars combine tender apples, a crumbly topping, and irresistible salted caramel for a perfect fall treat.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 4 cups thinly sliced apples mix tart and sweet varieties
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cup

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. Combine melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Gradually add all-purpose flour until crumbly. Reserve one-third for topping.
  3. Press the larger portion of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, making it flat and compact.
  4. Toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg until coated. Layer over the crumble base.
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the layered apple filling.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the caramel-drizzled apples.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden-brown on top and bubbling at the sides.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for flavor balance. Let bars cool completely for easy slicing.

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