Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Indulge in these delightful Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars featuring sweet apples, a buttery crumble topping, and a luscious layer of salted caramel.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 sticks
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
- 0.5 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture until a crumbly texture forms.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Assembly
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples.
- Crumble the remaining third of the flour mixture over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or drizzling with more caramel sauce.