Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. A delightful blend of sweet, tart apples and rich salted caramel layered atop a buttery, flaky crust creates a dessert that’s perfect for any fall gathering. Each bite delivers a comforting combination of textures and flavors, making these bars a must-have for your seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3 medium fresh Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- ½ tsp sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the baking dish to form the crust.
- Toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl; spread over the crust evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden; let cool slightly.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat; stir constantly until boiling. Simmer for 5 minutes without stirring; remove from heat and add sea salt.
- Pour salted caramel over the apple filling and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg