Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. This easy-to-make dessert combines tender, spiced apple filling nestled between a crispy oat crumble and drizzled with rich salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, this treat is sure to be a hit! These bars provide all the comforting tastes of traditional apple pie without the hassle of rolling out crust. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and watch as they quickly become a 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
Scale
- 5 medium apples
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 and ½ cups salted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter (for caramel)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and spices; set aside.
- In another bowl, melt butter and mix in remaining crust ingredients until crumbly.
- Press most of the mixture into the pan, layer on the apple filling, then sprinkle reserved crust on top.
- Bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare salted caramel by melting sugar until golden, then whisk in butter and cream; add salt.
- After cooling bars for one hour, slice and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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