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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

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These salted caramel apple pie bars transform classic apple pie flavors into a portable dessert with a buttery crust, cinnamon-kissed apples, crunchy streusel, and a delightful caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the apple filling
  • 2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced Firm varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady work best.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the streusel topping
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For serving
  • to taste Homemade salted caramel or store-bought caramel sauce For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in 1 cup of flour until no dry streaks remain. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Blind-bake the crust at 300°F for 15 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg until evenly coated.
  2. In another bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup flour. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Assembly and baking
  1. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust, then sprinkle the streusel on top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the apples are tender.
Cooling and serving
  1. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before slicing.
  2. Cut into bars and drizzle with salted caramel just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

If you're looking for variations, you can add nuts to the streusel or use a mix of sweet-tart apples for better flavor balance. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
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