Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. This delightful dessert combines tender spiced apples, a buttery oat crumble, and a luscious salted caramel drizzle, all in an easy-to-make bar format. Perfect for any occasion, these bars can be enjoyed warm from the oven or chilled for a refreshing treat. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to impress. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, these bars are destined to become a seasonal favorite.
- 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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- 5 medium apples, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with lemon juice and other filling ingredients; set aside.
- In another bowl, melt salted butter and combine with crust ingredients until mixed.
- Press about half of the crust mixture into the prepared pan, layer with apple filling, then sprinkle reserved crust on top.
- Bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare salted caramel sauce as directed in your recipe.
- Allow bars to cool before slicing; drizzle with caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (100g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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