Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat Recipe
These Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are a delightful fall treat, combining the sweetness of apples with the richness of salted caramel, all nestled in a buttery crumble crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 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
For the Apple Filling:
- 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 oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crust: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour until crumbly. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan.
- Prepare apple filling: Toss apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread over crust and drizzle with caramel sauce. Crumble remaining flour mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use your favorite apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce both work well.
- Ensure bars are fully cooled before cutting to maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
