Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars. A buttery oat crust and topping sandwich a layer of spiced apples and decadent salted caramel for a delightful dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Apple Filling:
- 3 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salted Caramel:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
- Form crust: Press remaining mixture into the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare apple filling: Toss diced apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Layer and bake: Spread apple filling over warm crust, drizzle with caramel, and top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely, drizzle with more caramel if desired, chill, and slice into bars.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best contrast with the caramel.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve warm or cold—great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
