Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. This irresistible dessert features tender, spiced apples topped with a rich salted caramel sauce and a buttery crumble that offers the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply as a comforting after-school snack, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they bring the essence of autumn right to your kitchen. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them chilled as a delightful treat. Embrace the season and indulge in this delicious Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Add flour slowly until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the apples.
- Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the apples and caramel sauce.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Allow the Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into bars.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Do not overmix the crumble mixture to maintain a tender texture.
- Cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg