Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. Each bar features a luscious layer of tart apples and rich salted caramel, all enveloped in a buttery crumble topping. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat, these bars are sure to evoke memories of autumn afternoons. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with ½ cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, remaining brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer with spiced apples and drizzle with salted caramel sauce before topping with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg