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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars Recipe

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars combine the flavors of a classic apple pie with a buttery shortbread crust and spiced apple filling. Topped with rich salted caramel sauce, these bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert for fall. The easy recipe uses Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg to balance the sweetness of the homemade caramel. Follow simple instructions to bake these delectable bars that capture the essence of autumn in every bite!

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Apple Filling:
    • 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For the Crumb Topping:
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
    • Pinch of salt
  • For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • For the crust, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in flour until combined. Press the dough into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • For the apple filling, toss apple slices with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  • For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and apples are tender.
  • For the salted caramel, heat sugar and water in a saucepan until amber-colored. Add butter, then stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and sea salt.
  • Drizzle warm salted caramel over the cooled bars before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance with the sweet caramel.
  • The salted caramel can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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