Indulgent Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars You'll Love
Delight in these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a sweet and salty treat perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Apple Filling
- 3 cups thinly sliced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Drizzle
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture and fold until combined but crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
- Spread the spiced apple filling over the pressed crust and drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples.
- Crumble the remaining third of the mixture over the top of the apples and caramel.
- Bake the assembled pan for 40-45 minutes until the crumble is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about an hour before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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