Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Delightful fall treat combining sweet and savory flavors with tender apples, rich caramel, and a crunchy crumble topping.
Ingredients
For the crust and crumble topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Use 2 sticks of butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium) Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce Can be homemade or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add flour and stir until the mixture is crumbly. Press about two-thirds of this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread the apple mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples. Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the top.
Baking
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. Wrap tightly for freezing up to 3 months.