Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars blend the sweet, tart flavors of fresh apples with a rich salted caramel drizzle and a crunchy crumble topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are an irresistible treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and adaptable to your favorite fruits, they promise to be a hit at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups sliced apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For the crust, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and flour until crumbly; press into the baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon; layer over the crust.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter for the crumble topping; sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; drizzle with warmed salted caramel sauce after cooling slightly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruit combinations like pears or berries for variations. Add nuts for extra crunch or a sprinkle of cinnamon for enhanced flavor.