Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars to Savor
These Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt to enhance taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour providing structure
For the Filling
- 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Topping
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- flaky sea salt for garnishing
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line the baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour until it resembles coarse sand and reserve two-thirds for topping.
- Press the reserved mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until slightly set and golden.
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over the apples.
- Crumble the reserved topping mixture over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan for easier slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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