Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are the ultimate cozy dessert, perfectly capturing autumn’s essence in a single bite. With a buttery, flaky crust and a warm, spiced apple filling drizzled with silky salted caramel, these bars are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet indulgence at home, each bar delivers nostalgia wrapped in deliciousness. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and prepare to be transported to your favorite fall memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 3 cups fresh apples (sliced, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a greased baking dish.
- Bake crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden; set aside to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, combine sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until coated and spread over the cooled crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apple layer and crumble remaining crust mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg