Description
A decadent fusion of a buttery shortbread crust, tart spiced apples, and a rich salted caramel glaze. These bars provide all the flavors of a traditional apple pie in a convenient, sliceable format.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and chilled butter until crumbly; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Sauté diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar over medium heat until softened but still firm.
- Heat 1 cup sugar in a saucepan until melted into amber caramel; stir in butter, cream, salt, and vanilla.
- Pour the caramel over the pre-baked crust, then spread the cooked apples evenly on top.
- Top with any remaining crust crumbles or a cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American