Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. This irresistible dessert features tender, spiced apples topped with a rich salted caramel sauce and a buttery crumble that offers the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply as a comforting after-school snack, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they bring the essence of autumn right to your kitchen. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them chilled as a delightful treat. Embrace the season and indulge in this delicious dessert today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp 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, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Add flour slowly until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; spread over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of the apples.
- Crumble remaining mixture over apples and caramel.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg