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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat to Savor This Season

Delight in these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, a must-bake fall treat bursting with sweet apples and rich caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Crumble
  • 1 cup melted unsalted butter adds richness and moisture
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can swap with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla yields best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat flour alters texture slightly
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups sliced apples e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
For the Topping
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce choose store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

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. Stir until well mixed, then add all-purpose flour and mix until crumbly.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg, then spread the apple mixture over the crust.
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over the apples.
  6. Crumble the remaining mixture over the caramel-soaked apples.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Allow bars to cool completely for clean slices.

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