Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat: Get Addicted in 45 Min
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars! This delightful dessert combines tender spiced apples with a rich salted caramel sauce, all nestled between a buttery crumble topping. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, these bars are quick to prepare and even easier to enjoy. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can create a sweet treat that will evoke fond memories of autumn days spent with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 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
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in all-purpose flour until crumbly. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of a prepared baking pan.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apple layer.
- Crumble the remaining mixture on top of the caramel.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg