Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars Recipe
Delight in these Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars featuring a buttery oat crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a luscious salted caramel drizzle. Perfectly baked to golden crispness, these bars offer a satisfying blend of sweet and salty flavors with a comforting autumnal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust and Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and stir everything together until the mixture becomes crumbly, ensuring even distribution of the wet and dry ingredients.
- Layer the Ingredients: Press half of the crumbly crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a prepared baking pan to form the base layer. Arrange the diced apples evenly over this crust. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce evenly over the apples. Finally, sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the top, covering the apples completely.
- Bake and Serve: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bars for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing into bars and serving to enjoy a warm, sweet, and slightly salty treat.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor contrast with the caramel.
- Ensure the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing to avoid cooking the flour prematurely.
- Allow bars to cool completely to help them set for cleaner slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans over the caramel layer before adding the topping.
Keywords: Salted caramel, apple crisp bars, autumn dessert, caramel apple bars, baked dessert, oat crust
