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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Sarah namedy

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

These salted caramel apple crumble bars combine buttery crust, warm spiced apples, and a golden crumble topping with a drizzle of salted caramel — the perfect cozy fall treat ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp 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 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Add flour and stir until crumbly. Press about two-thirds of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread apple mixture over the crust in the pan.
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples. Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5. To reheat, warm in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.