Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat: Get Addicted in 45 Min
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. This delightful treat combines warm, spiced apples with a rich salted caramel drizzle and a buttery crumble topping, perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy night in. With an easy preparation time of just 20 minutes and a total cooking time of about 45 minutes, you’ll have a scrumptious dessert ready to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 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 (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add flour and stir until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer over crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over apples and crumble remaining mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg