Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, the perfect fall treat that will delight your taste buds. These easy-to-make bars combine tender apples with a gooey salted caramel layer, all topped with a crunchy crumble. In just 45 minutes, you can create this dessert that’s ideal for family gatherings, cozy nights, or festive celebrations. Whether served warm or chilled, these bars are sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 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 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 blended.
- Stir in flour until crumbly; press two-thirds into the prepared pan for the base.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over apples and crumble remaining mixture on top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh and tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for maximum flavor. Feel free to add nuts or oats to the crumble for added texture.