Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Salted Caramel Apple Bars are a heavenly treat that perfectly blend the sweetness of caramel with the tartness of fresh apples. Each bar features a buttery crust layered with tender apple slices and rich salted caramel, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience. Easy to prepare, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups tart apples (Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and set aside.
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gradually add flour until combined.
- Spread half of the mixture in the pan, layer the apples on top, drizzle with half the caramel sauce, and spread the remaining crust mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly, drizzle with more caramel, slice, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg