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Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars
Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars combine tender diced apples with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, layered between a crumbly buttery crust and topping. The addition of rich salted caramel sauce drizzled over the fruit filling adds a sweet, slightly salty contrast that complements the tart apples. Baked until golden, these bars offer a satisfying mix of soft fruit and crisp crumb textures, suitable for dessert or an indulgent snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
24
bars
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 5 cups apple I used Granny Smith, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce can use store bought, salted
For the Crust & Topping:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup butter cut into small pieces, cold unsalted
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- salted caramel sauce optional, extra
- vanilla ice cream optional, extra
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- For the apple filling- place the diced apples in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix gently. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground all-spice. Pour over the apples and carefully combine. Set aside.
- For the dough-in a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or by using your hands, until butter is mixed in, but you still have small chunks of butter. Mix the egg and vanilla together. Add into the flour and butter mixture and combine. The dough will be crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the bottom crust. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apple filling. Crumble the remaining dough over the apple caramel layer and pat gently.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. You can serve the bars with vanilla ice cream and extra salted caramel sauce, if desired.
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Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze leftover bars wrapped well for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.