Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. These delectable treats combine tender spiced apples nestled between a buttery oat crumble topping, all drizzled with rich salted caramel sauce. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a comforting dessert after a long day, these bars are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie—without the fuss of a crust! Simple to make yet impressively delicious, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- 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
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- 5 medium apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with lemon juice and spices; set aside to meld flavors.
- In another bowl, melt the salted butter and combine with remaining crust ingredients to create a crumbly mixture.
- Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan as the base, then layer the apple filling on top followed by the reserved crumble.
- Bake for 38-45 minutes until golden brown and tender; let cool before slicing.
- Prepare homemade salted caramel sauce while cooling, then drizzle over bars before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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