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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars That Steal the Show

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are a delightful fall treat combining buttery crumble with rich salted caramel, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble Base
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for different taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust if using salted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups thinly sliced apples mix tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
For the Topping
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce homemade or store-bought, pourable
  • 1 cup remaining crumble mixture set aside from the base

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

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 bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add flour until the mixture is crumbly. Press two-thirds into the baking pan as the crust.
  3. Toss thinly sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg and layer over the crust.
  4. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples and crumble the remaining mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out to slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a variety of apples for balanced flavor. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.

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