Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Delicious dessert bars combining sweet apples and rich caramel, wrapped in a crunchy oat topping.
Ingredients
For the Crumble Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced Use fresh apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press half of this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and cinnamon. Spread this apple mixture evenly over the crumb layer.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apples, ensuring it’s distributed well.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the caramel and apples.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing them into squares.
Notes
These bars are best enjoyed fresh or after a little time in the fridge. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle extra caramel sauce. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.