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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Fall Bliss

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars offer a delightful twist on traditional crumble, featuring tender apple filling and rich, gooey salted caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted; margarine can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid substitutes for the best texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is a great alternative.
For the Filling
  • 3-4 medium Apples Use a mix like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to swap with pumpkin spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Reduce or omit if desired.
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Ensure it's pourable.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

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 large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Add all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and stir gently until it resembles coarse sand.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, slice apples and toss with cinnamon and nutmeg. Layer the spiced apple mixture over the crust.
  6. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apple layer.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel-covered apples.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly.

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