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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Indulge in these delicious Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars featuring tender apples, a luscious salted caramel drizzle, and a crispy crumble topping, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 45 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 12 pieces
Plat: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the crust and topping
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour blends.
  • 0.5 cup salted caramel sauce
For the filling
  • 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium) Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness works well.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well incorporated.
  3. Slowly mix in the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the lined pan to form the crust.
Prepare the Apple Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing thoroughly until the apples are coated.
  2. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
Add Caramel and Topping
  1. Generously drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apple layer.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture over the top of the apples and caramel.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and the apples are tender.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Notes et conservation

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat individual pieces in the microwave for a cozy treat.