Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Salted Caramel Apple Bars are the ultimate dessert that combines the tartness of fresh apples with a rich and gooey salted caramel topping, all nestled in a soft, buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, these irresistible bars are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With their stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavor, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, mix sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- For the caramel, melt granulated sugar over medium heat until amber; stir in heavy cream and sea salt until smooth.
- Spread apples on baked crust and drizzle with warm caramel sauce.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes until apples are tender.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or swapping apples with pears. A sprinkle of extra sea salt on top enhances sweetness beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.