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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: Indulgent Treat for Every Occasion

Delight in these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars, perfect for any occasion with a deliciously sweet and salty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

Apple Filling

  • 2 large apples peeled and thinly sliced (¼ inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Streusel

  • ½ cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • homemade salted caramel or store-bought caramel sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving enough overhang on all sides. Set aside.
  • Make the crust: Stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and stir until everything is combined. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
  • Make the apple filling: Combine the sliced apples, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until all of the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Make the streusel: Whisk the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour together in a medium bowl. Cut in the chilled butter with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Turn the oven up to 350°F (177°C). Evenly layer the apples on top of the warm crust. It will look like there are too many apple slices, so layer them tightly and press them down to fit. Sprinkle the apple layer with streusel and bake for 30–35 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple pie bars, baking, dessert bars, Easy Recipes, Fall Desserts, Salted Caramel
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