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Dutch Caramel Apple Pie Bars
These dutch caramel apple pie bars have a flaky pie crust base with spiced apples and a buttery crumb topping. Drizzled with some homemade caramel, these will be one of the best desserts that you make this fall!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Apple Filling Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2-3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 -6 cups peeled cored diced apples I used Granny Smith
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
To Make the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and lightly grease a 13x9 inch pan.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; using a pastry blender, cut in the butter. Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture and toss lightly to combine.
- Add the cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring gently until the dough starts to clump together. Roll the dough into a generous rectangle to fit your pan. Place the dough in the pan and prick it all over with a fork; bake it for 10-12 minutes until it is set and barely starting to harden.
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To Make the Filling
- Whisk the flour, sugar, spices, and salt together. Add in the apples, tossing to coat. Stir in the vanilla, then the cream, and spread the filling over the crust.
To Make the Topping
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter and extracts; pour over the flour mixture.
- Stir until the butter is absorbed and the mixture forms fairly even crumbs and sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 350°; bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and cool on a rack; let them cool to lukewarm before cutting.
To Make the Caramel
- Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until thicker. Turn off the heat. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold. Drizzle on top of dutch caramel apple pie bars.
Notes
- Originally Posted on October 25, 2015
- Updated on August 10, 2022
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Bar
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Bar | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.