Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars: A Delicious Fall Treat Recipe
Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars are a delightful fall treat combining a crumbly oat and brown sugar crust with tender diced apples and a rich salted caramel drizzle. Baked to golden perfection, these bars offer a perfect balance of crisp and gooey textures, capturing the essence of autumn flavors in every bite.
- 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 all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined, forming the base and topping for the bars.
- Layer the Ingredients: Press half of the crumbly crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan to form an even base layer. Evenly layer the peeled and diced apples over the crust. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apples to infuse a rich, sweet flavor. Finally, sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture evenly over the apple layer to create the topping.
- Bake and Serve: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) before placing the assembled dish inside. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy this delicious blend of crisp and gooey fall flavors.
Notes
- If the topping browns too quickly during baking, cover the pan loosely with foil halfway through to prevent burning.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold together well and do not become too soft.
- For uniform apple cooking, dice apples into evenly sized pieces; you may adjust the size depending on your texture preference.
- Use salted caramel sauce to balance sweetness and add depth; homemade or store-bought caramel both work well.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Keywords: Salted caramel, apple crisp bars, fall dessert, baked dessert, oat topping, caramel apple bars
