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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars for Cozy Fall Evenings

Enjoy the perfect blend of tart apples and rich salted caramel in these irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars.
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
  

For the Crumble Base
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Mixing types achieves the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Incorporate nutmeg for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Use homemade or store-bought (ensure it’s pourable).

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cup
  • Sharp knife

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 mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined. Gradually add flour until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg, then layer evenly over the crumble base.
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over the apple layer.
  6. Scatter the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel-covered apples.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apple filling is bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
  9. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different apple varieties for the best flavor, and let the bars cool completely to achieve clean cuts.

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