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Salted Caramel Apple Bars

Salted caramel apple bars are ooey-gooey treats that have an amazing buttery shortbread crust and a soft and sweet caramel apple center!  This is one of the best desserts you will make this fall!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 542 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 and ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 medium apples chopped (I used Granny Smith)
  • 1 14 ounce bag caramels (unwrapped or 11 oz unwrapped Caramel Bits work great)
  • ⅓ cup whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar, and powdered sugar. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Mix in the flour and combine until it forms a soft dough.
  3. Press half of the dough in the bottom of a 9×13 dish and place the other half of the dough into the refrigerator. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and melt the caramels, heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon vanilla in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir together until smooth. Stir in the chopped apples. Pour evenly over the hot crust. Lightly sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the crust. I didn’t end up using the entire Tablespoon. I just lightly sprinkle it evenly on top. You don’t want them too salty.
  5. Take the remaining dough out of the refrigerator and crumble it over top of the caramel. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the top is firm. Let them cool completely before cutting.

Notes

  • Updated on September 9, 2022
  • Originally Posted on October 13, 2014

Nutrition Information

Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 562mg (23%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 805IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542

% Daily Value*

Calories 542kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 562mg 23%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 805IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.