Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Fall Treat: Get Addicted in 45 Min
Experience the essence of fall with our Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars! These delightful treats feature a buttery, crumbly crust layered with tender apples and a luscious salted caramel drizzle, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are quick to prepare and will have everyone reaching for seconds. With just 45 minutes needed from start to finish, this easy recipe is ideal for those last-minute cravings or special occasions. Get ready to enjoy each bite of this sweet, satisfying dessert that captures the warmth and flavors of autumn!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add flour until crumbly. Press two-thirds into the prepared pan.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg; spread over the crust.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the apples and crumble the remaining mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown; let cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg