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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat Recipe

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat Recipe
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These Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are a perfect fall treat combining tender spiced apples, rich salted caramel, and a buttery crumbly crust. Easy to make and wonderfully flavorful, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty with warm cinnamon and nutmeg notes.

Ingredients

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Crust and Crumble

  • 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

Apple Filling

  • 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Make the Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  3. Form the Base Layer: Press about two-thirds of the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust.
  4. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and thinly sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly coated.
  5. Assemble the Bar: Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apples for that rich, sweet-salty flavor.
  6. Add the Crumble Topping: Crumble the remaining one-third of the flour mixture over the caramel and apples to form the crumb topping.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan to set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure apples are peeled and thinly sliced for even cooking and tender texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars cleanly after they have cooled completely.
  • For extra crunch, you can add chopped nuts to the crumble topping.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Salted caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference and convenience.

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Keywords: salted caramel, apple crumble, fall dessert, apple bars, caramel apple bars, autumn treat, cinnamon, nutmeg

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