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Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars with Streusel Topping

These Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars feature a buttery crust and sweet apples, drizzled with caramel for a perfect dessert experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
Apple Filling
  • 2 large apples peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 0.33 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
Caramel
  • 1 cup homemade salted caramel or store-bought caramel sauce

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Prepping the Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and stir until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
Making the Filling
  1. Combine the sliced apples, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until the apples are evenly coated.
Preparing the Streusel
  1. Whisk the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a medium bowl. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking the Bars
  1. Turn the oven up to 350°F (177°C). Evenly layer the apples on top of the warm crust. Sprinkle the apple layer with streusel and bake for 30–35 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. Lift the parchment out of the pan and cut into bars. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the apple types and add nuts or substitute oats for gluten-free options.

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