Description
Delicious bars combining sweet apples, buttery crust, and rich salted caramel, perfect for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking dish and press it firmly into the bottom to form an even crust. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Toss the diced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the apples.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbly.
- Cook the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns an amber color, stirring constantly.
- Add in the butter and stir until melted, then gradually add the heavy cream while stirring until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt and stir to combine, then let it cool slightly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before drizzling the salted caramel on top, then chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Customize with nuts or different apple varieties for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg