Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
If you’re searching for a fall dessert that’s both scrumptious and quick to prepare, these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are just what you need! Packed with sweet, spiced apples and drizzled with rich salted caramel, all topped off with a buttery crumble, these bars will have your family and friends coming back for more. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. The combination of warm flavors and satisfying textures makes this dessert an irresistible hit during the autumn season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ 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 the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Gradually add flour until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan as the base.
- In another bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and nutmeg; layer over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of the apples and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over everything.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg