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Salted Caramel Apple Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Bars: A Cozy Fall Treat to Savor

Delight in these Salted Caramel Apple Bars, a sweet and salty fall dessert that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 medium medium-sized apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce
  • to taste sea salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of oats, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix in 1 cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the greased dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  4. Peel, core, and dice 4 apples, then mix with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
  5. Layer the apple mixture over the baked crust and drizzle with ½ cup caramel sauce.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the apple and caramel layers evenly.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor; store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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