Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars, a simple yet impressive twist on traditional apple pie. With a buttery oat crumble crust and a luscious filling of spiced apples, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to festive gatherings. The addition of homemade salted caramel sauce elevates them into an irresistible treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, these bars are sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 medium apples
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt salted butter in a large bowl and mix with flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Reserve two cups of the mixture for topping; press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan. Spoon the apple filling evenly over the crust and sprinkle with reserved topping.
- Bake for 38 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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