Description

Experience the ultimate fall dessert with these Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars. Each warm slice features sweet and tart apples enveloped in rich salted caramel, all topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, these bars will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
3 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Incorporate cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Slice apples and toss with a bit of cinnamon; set aside.
In the same bowl, mix more flour, brown sugar, and melted butter for the streusel until crumbly.
Layer half of the apple slices over the crust, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, add remaining apples, then top with streusel.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before lifting out using parchment edges.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 125mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: - Choose firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture. - Ensure butter is cold for a flaky crust. - Try adding nuts to the streusel for extra crunch.