Salted Caramel Apple Bars (Print Version)
Enjoy these Salted Caramel Apple Bars, made with buttery crust, spiced apples, crumbly streusel, and drizzled caramel. A crowd-pleaser for fall get-togethers!
# Ingredients:
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8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted and unsalted.
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50 grams (1/4 cup) white sugar.
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A teaspoon of vanilla (pure extract).
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A pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon).
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125 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour.
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2 apples, peeled and sliced thin.
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2 tablespoons of regular flour.
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2 tablespoons of sugar (granulated).
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Cinnamon powder, about a teaspoon.
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Ground nutmeg, just 1/8 teaspoon.
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43 grams (1/2 cup) of old-fashioned oats.
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70 grams (about 1/3 cup) lightly packed brown sugar (light or dark).
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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31 grams (1/4 cup) of all-purpose flour.
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4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of cold, cubed unsalted butter.
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Salted caramel: homemade or a store-bought version.
# Directions:
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Set your oven to 300°F (149°C). Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper lining.
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Mix the butter (melted), sugar, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add in the flour, combine, and press into the pan. Bake it for 15 minutes.
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Coat your apple slices with flour, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Toss well to combine.
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Combine the oats, sugar (brown), flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Work the cold butter into the mixture until it forms crumbs.
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Spread the apple layer evenly over the crust. Press them gently, then sprinkle the streusel over the top.
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Turn the oven up to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until it looks nicely golden.
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Let it cool for around 20 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least two hours (or leave it overnight).
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Cut into squares, drizzle with salted caramel, and dig in!
# Notes:
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These bars combine soft, spiced apples with a buttery crust and crumbly oat topping.
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A drizzle of salted caramel makes these treats totally indulgent and hard to resist!