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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Delicious and easy Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars that combine the flavors of apple pie with a rich salted caramel twist.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Pastry Blender

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 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. Sprinkle the apple layer with streusel and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Cut into bars and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.

Notes

Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Pie, baking, Bars, dessert recipe, Salted Caramel
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