Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars! Perfect for gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat, these bars beautifully combine tender apples with a rich salted caramel sauce and a crunchy crumble topping. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dessert requires no special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that evokes the warmth of autumn. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or chilled, these bars are sure to become your go-to fall dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 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 bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in flour until crumbly. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan for the crust.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer over crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of apples.
- Crumble remaining mixture over everything.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg