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salted caramel apple pie bars

Decadent Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars to Indulge This Fall

Delicious salted caramel apple pie bars that capture the essence of autumn.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 5 medium apples firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour to thicken the filling
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon adds warmth
  • 3/8 tsp nutmeg for aromatic flavor
  • 1/4 tsp allspice to enhance spice profile
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves for festive flavor
  • a pinch salt to balance sweetness
For the Crust & Topping
  • 1.5 cups salted butter melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar for flavor
  • 2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats for chewiness
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda for lift
  • 1/2 tsp salt to balance flavors
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for the sauce
  • 6 tbsp salted butter to enhance richness
  • 1/2 + 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • a pinch fine sea salt to finish the caramel

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • microwave

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt the salted butter, then mix in flour, oats, light brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
  4. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan, layer the apple filling on top, and crumble the remaining topping over the apples.
  5. Bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for 1-2 hours before slicing.
  6. For caramel, cook sugar in a saucepan until deep amber, then stir in butter and cream until smooth. Let cool.
  7. Slice the bars and drizzle with salted caramel. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Enjoy these bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.

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