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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are a decadent dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust, spiced apple filling, crumb topping, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for apple mixture)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in flour until dough forms. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare apple filling: In a bowl, toss diced apples with flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. Make crumb topping: In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Mix with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
  5. Assemble bars: Spread apple mixture evenly over the warm crust. Sprinkle crumb topping on top.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
  • Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Keywords: salted caramel apple pie bars, fall dessert, apple recipes, caramel apple bars, holiday dessert

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