Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a perfect fall treat that combines tender apples, rich salted caramel, and a buttery crumble topping. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also makes for a crowd-pleasing dessert at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon 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 the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press two-thirds of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (77g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg