Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Salted Caramel Apple Bars, a delightful dessert that brings together a buttery crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and rich salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to impress at gatherings or provide a sweet pick-me-up on a rainy afternoon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan lightly.
- For the crust, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon to coat.
- Drizzle half the salted caramel sauce over the baked crust. Layer the spiced apple slices on top.
- Bake again for an additional 25-30 minutes until apples are tender but firm.
- Remove from oven and drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the warm bars. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or swapping apples for pears. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; reheat in the microwave if desired.