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Delicious salted caramel apple crumble bars with a crunchy topping

Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Recipe

Indulge in these delightful salted caramel apple crumble bars, featuring a buttery crust, sweet apple filling, and a crunchy crumble topping, all drizzled with a rich caramel sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crumble/Crust
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks), cold, cubed
Apple Filling
  • 4 medium Apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream warm
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (flaky sea salt for finishing)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. To prepare the crumble, combine flour, oats, sugars, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly, then press half of it into a parchment-lined 9x13 inch baking pan for the crust.
  2. For the apple filling, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the apple filling. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  4. While the bars bake or cool, prepare the salted caramel. Cook granulated sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns an amber color. Carefully whisk in the warm heavy cream and butter, then stir in the salt.
  5. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before drizzling with the salted caramel sauce. Once cooled and drizzled, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. Ensure the caramel sauce is cooled slightly before drizzling to prevent it from soaking too much into the crumble.