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Colorful salted caramel apple bars arranged on a rustic wooden surface, with golden caramel drizzle and sprinkled sea salt. The bars feature a layered look with caramel, apple slices, and crumbly crust, styled with autumn leaves and cinnamon sticks for a cozy fall vibe.

Fall-Inspired Salted Caramel Apple Bars Delight

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A rich and crunchy apple bar layered with fresh apples, salted caramel, and crumbly streusel topping, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups sliced tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • Sea salt flakes for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the flour mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to form the crust.
  4. Layer sliced apples evenly over the crust and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture over the apples.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Remove and cool slightly.
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving for perfect salted caramel flavor.

Notes

  • Use tart apples for a balanced sweetness and tang.
  • Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Adjust caramel amount to taste for extra richness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg