Salted Caramel Apple Bars (Printable Version)
Tender apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, salted caramel drizzle, and a buttery crumble topping baked to golden.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Base
01 -
227 grams unsalted butter, melted
02 -
300 grams granulated sugar
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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3 grams salt
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312 grams all-purpose flour
→ Filling
06 -
3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (approximately 450 grams)
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120 milliliters salted caramel sauce
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2.5 grams ground cinnamon
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0.5 grams ground nutmeg
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a 23x33 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
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Incorporate the flour into the butter mixture until crumbly. Reserve approximately two-thirds of the mixture, then evenly press it into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
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Toss the sliced apples with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
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Spread the spiced apple slices uniformly over the crust. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apples.
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Crumble the reserved flour mixture evenly over the apple and caramel layers to create the topping.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender.
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 portions.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a high-quality salted caramel sauce for optimal flavor.
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Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.